Associations to the word «Peculiarity»

Wiktionary

PECULIARITY, noun. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.
PECULIARITY, noun. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.
PECULIARITY, noun. Exclusive possession or right.

Dictionary definition

PECULIARITY, noun. An odd or unusual characteristic.
PECULIARITY, noun. A distinguishing trait.
PECULIARITY, noun. Something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke