peculiarities
nounUK /pɪˌkjuːliˈærɪtiz/
US /pɪˌkjuliˈɛrətiz/
Peculiarities are strange or special things about someone or something.
The old house had many peculiarities, like a door that opened by itself.
RELATED WORDS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Unusual qualities that make a person or thing different from others.
Her peculiarities made her a memorable friend.
3. Small strange details or features of a place or object.
He studied the peculiarities of the ancient map.
4. Special characteristics of a group, language, or system.
The teacher explained the peculiarities of English spelling.