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idiosyncrasy

UK
/ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkrəsi/
US
/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

Translations

idiosyncrasynoun
idiosyncrasies
pl
UK
/ˌɪdɪəʊˈsɪŋkrəsi/
US
/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/
particularitéTrait distinctif d’un lieu, d’un objet ou d’un usage.
The idiosyncrasies of the local dialect made it difficult for outsiders to understand.
Les particularités du dialecte local rendaient la compréhension difficile pour les étrangers.
idiosyncrasieTrait ou comportement propre à une personne.
One of her idiosyncrasies was always wearing mismatched socks.
Une de ses idiosyncrasies était de toujours porter des chaussettes dépareillées.
Additional translations
idiosyncrasieMédecine. Réaction anormale propre à un individu, notamment à un aliment ou à un médicament.
Synonyms
eccentricity
mannerism
habit
characteristic
trait
quirk
peculiarity

Definitions

idiosyncrasynoun
A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
One of her idiosyncrasies was always wearing mismatched socks.
A distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of a place or thing.
The idiosyncrasies of the local dialect made it difficult for outsiders to understand.
An abnormal physical reaction by an individual to a food or drug.
His idiosyncrasy to peanuts meant he had to be very careful with his diet.
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