idiosyncrasy
/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/
English C2 · ProficientnounPeople
idiosyncrasy (noun) means a strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that a person has.
Persian: خصیصهی خاص، ویژگی منحصربهفرد
Meaning of idiosyncrasy
| Word | idiosyncrasy |
|---|---|
| Definition | a strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that a person has |
| Persian | خصیصهی خاص، ویژگی منحصربهفرد |
| Pronunciation | /ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/ |
| Part of speech | noun |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
One of his idiosyncrasies is eating cake for breakfast.
یکی از ویژگیهای عجیب او خوردن کیک برای صبحانه است.
Word forms of idiosyncrasy
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| noun | idiosyncrasy |
| adjective | idiosyncratic |
Synonyms of idiosyncrasy
quirk, peculiarity
Common phrases with idiosyncrasy
- personal idiosyncrasy
- an odd idiosyncrasy
- charming idiosyncrasies
Related English words
gregariousenjoying being with other people · C2obsequioustoo eager to please or obey someone important · C2recalcitrantrefusing to obey rules or follow orders · C2personalbelonging to or concerning one particular person · B1meetto see and talk to someone, by plan or by chance · A2inviteto ask someone to come to an event or place · A2familya group of people related to each other, such as parents and children · A1frienda person you know well and like · A1
Questions about idiosyncrasy
What does idiosyncrasy mean?
idiosyncrasy (noun) means a strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that a person has.
What is the Persian meaning of idiosyncrasy?
idiosyncrasy means خصیصهی خاص، ویژگی منحصربهفرد in Persian.
What level is the word idiosyncrasy?
idiosyncrasy is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for idiosyncrasy?
Words close in meaning to idiosyncrasy include quirk, peculiarity.
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