Meaning of idiosyncratic in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrædɪk/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    idiosyncratic

    Definitions

    1. peculiar to the individual

    Examples

    • « we all have our own idiosyncratic gestures »
    • « Michelangelo's highly idiosyncratic style of painting »

    Synonyms

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