Idiosyncratic
Peculiar to an individual; distinctive or characteristic of a particular person, often in an unusual or quirky way.
adjectiveIdiosyncratic
Peculiar to an individual; distinctive or characteristic of a particular person, often in an unusual or quirky way.
adjectiveImagine This
Picture a student who arranges their desk in a perfect circle, uses a pencil sharpener only at 7:03 every morning, and has a dozen tiny, personal rituals that others find odd but completely make sense to them.
Sounds Like
ID-ee-oh-SING-kra-tik
Looks Like
idio- (one's own) + synkrasia (mixture) — hints at a personal, own blend
Remember This
The noun form is idiosyncrasy. Idiosyncratic describes traits, habits, or methods that are peculiar to a particular person.
Other Forms
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peculiar, eccentric, quirky, distinctive, individualistic
Note
Idiosyncratic does not inherently imply value judgment; it simply denotes a personal, individual peculiarity. It is similar to eccentric or peculiar but emphasizes individuality rather than general oddity.