Peculiar synonyms | Best 77 synonyms for peculiar

unusual

Not usual or common; rare; exceptional

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odd

(Not comparable) Occasional; infrequent.

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unique (related)

Being the only one of its kind:

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strange

Not of one's own or a particular locality, environment, or kind; not native:

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outlandish

The definition of outlandish is something bizarre or ridiculously out-of-the-ordinary.

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unnatural

Abnormally evil or cruel

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wonderful

(Now rare) Tending to excite wonder; surprising, extraordinary.

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singularity

A proposed point in the technological future at which artificial intelligences become capable of augmenting and improving themselves, leading to an explosive growth in intelligence.

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ordinary (antonym)

Being part of the natural order of things; normal, customary, routine.

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queer

Differing from what is usual or ordinary; odd; singular; strange

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bizarre

The definition of bizarre is a very strange person or thing.

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uncommon

Rare; not common or usual

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eccentricity

(Math.) The ratio of the distances from any point of a conic section to the focus and to the directrix: the value of this ratio determines the type of conic section (zero = circle, between zero and one = ellipse, one = parabola, more than one = hyperbola)

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special

Distinct among others of a kind:

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idiomatic

Peculiar to or characteristic of the style or manner of a particular group or people.

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weird

Strikingly odd or unusual, especially in an unsettling way; strange:

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singular

Used to designate such a thing

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characteristic (related)

Of or constituting the special character; typical; distinctive

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anomalous

The definition of anomalous is something abnormal or deviating from the usual method.

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distinctive

Making distinct; distinguishing from others; characteristic

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erratic

The definition of erratic is something that is not consistent or is lacking in a fixed course.

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idiocratic

Peculiar in constitution or temperament; idiosyncratic

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innate

The definition of innate is existing from birth.

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standard (antonym)

Of a usable or serviceable grade or quality.

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regular (antonym)

(Geometry, of a polyhedron) Whose faces are all congruent regular polygons, equally inclined to each other.

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abnormal

Not conforming to rule or system; deviating from the usual or normal type. [First attested around the mid 19^th century.]

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quirk

The definition of a quirk is an odd occurrence or a unique and peculiar behavior or characteristic.

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usual (related)

Most commonly occurring

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rummy

Of or like rum

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exceptional

Forming an exception; not ordinary; uncommon; rare.

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grotesque

Characterized by distortions or striking incongruities in appearance, shape, or manner; fantastic; bizarre

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heterogeneous

The definition of heterogeneous is having diverse ingredients or parts.

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idiopathic

(Pathology) Of, relating to, or designating a disease or condition having no known cause.

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idiosyncratic

The definition of idiosyncratic is quirky or peculiar, or the temperament which is unique to an individual.

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individual

Special; particular:

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inherent

Existing in someone or something as a natural and inseparable quality, characteristic, or right; intrinsic; innate; basic

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nondescript

So lacking in recognizable character or qualities as to belong to no definite class or type; hard to classify or describe

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offbeat

(Jazz) With a strong, or primary, accent placed on beats that usually receive a weak, or secondary, accent

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particular

Of, belonging to, or associated with a specific person, group, thing, or category; not general or universal:

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personal

Relating to an individual, his character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflections or remarks.

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unconventional

Atypical

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whimsical

Full of or characterized by whimsy; quaintly, playfully, or gently humorous

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bizarrerie

The state or measure of being bizarre.

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caprice

An unpredictable or sudden condition, change, or series of changes.

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vagary

An odd, whimsical, or freakish idea or notion; oddity; caprice

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whim

(Mining) A large capstan or vertical drum turned by horse power or steam power, for raising ore or water, etc., from mines, or for other purposes

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whimsicality

A whimsical speech, notion, or action; caprice

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curious

Unusual; odd; out of the ordinary; bizarre.

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freakish

Having the nature of a freak; odd; peculiar

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quaint

The definition of quaint is something small, old fashioned or charming in a good way.

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quirky

The definition of quirky is a strange or unique action or personality.

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kooky

(Describing a person) crazy or insane

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screwball

Impulsively whimsical; eccentric:

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rum

(UK, colloquial, dated) strange, peculiar [18th c.]

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funny

(Informal) Offensively forward or disrespectful:

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typical

Of or relating to a representative specimen; characteristic or distinctive.

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vintage

Of or relating to a vintage.

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eccentric

(Of a person) deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently.

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aberrant

(Botany, zoology) Deviating from the ordinary or natural type; exceptional; abnormal. [First attested in the mid 19^th century.]

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distinguishing

That serves to distinguish.

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exclusive

(Figuratively) Referring to a membership organisation, service or product: of high quality and/or reknown, for superior members only. A snobbish usage, suggesting that members who do not meet requirements, which may be financial, of celebrity, religion, skin colour etc., are excluded.

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idiocrasy

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idiosyncrasy

A structural or behavioral characteristic peculiar to an individual or group.

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individuality

A single person or thing; individual

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oddity

A strange person; an oddball.

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