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peculiar

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɪˈkjuljɚ/ · UK /pɪˈkjuːliə/

peculiar means: Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

adjective

STRANGEB2

Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

  • There is a peculiar smell in here.
  • She gave me a peculiar look.
  • Did you notice anything peculiar about his behavior?

Similar words: strange, odd, unusual

Opposites: normal, ordinary

Common phrases: peculiar smell, rather peculiar, peculiar behavior

SPECIFIC TOC1

Found only in a particular place, person, group, or situation.

  • These plants are peculiar to this region.
  • The book describes customs peculiar to the village.
  • Each profession has problems peculiar to it.

How to use it: peculiar to someone/something (This custom is peculiar to the island.)

Similar words: specific, unique, characteristic

Common phrases: peculiar to something, peculiar local customs

Questions about peculiar

What does peculiar mean?

Different from what is normal or expected, often in a surprising way.

What is peculiar in other languages?

Türkçe: tuhaf · Español: extraño · Français: étrange · Deutsch: seltsam · Italiano: strano · 日本語: 奇妙な

How do you pronounce peculiar?

In American English /pɪˈkjuljɚ/; in British English /pɪˈkjuːliə/.

How do you use peculiar in a sentence?

There is a peculiar smell in here. She gave me a peculiar look.

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