idiosyncrasy
IPA: ɪdioʊsˈɪnkrʌsi
noun
- A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
- A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
- (medicine) A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
- A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.
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Examples of "idiosyncrasy" in Sentences
- We all have idiosyncrasy such as habits.
- Gary is known for his strange idiosyncrasy.
- This is a strange idiosyncrasy of those who enjoy sleeping.
- He has an idiosyncrasy which explains why he acts peculiarly.
- I don't want to add it if this is just an idiosyncrasy of mine.
- Perhaps there is an idiosyncrasy of culture which affects cognition.
- This idiosyncrasy has become a familiar characteristic of the machine.
- He seems to walk the line between idiosyncrasy, and audience acceptance.