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idiosyncrasy

noun

/ˌɪdiəˈsɪŋkrəsi/

Meaning

A distinctive or peculiar characteristic, habit, or mannerism unique to an individual.

One of her idiosyncrasies was humming while working.

quirk, peculiarity, eccentricity, trait, mannerism

normality, conformity

personal idiosyncrasy, cultural idiosyncrasy, little idiosyncrasy, individual idiosyncrasy

A unit of energy, often used to measure the energy content of food and drink.

A minor change in a document.

a young male horse, especially one under four years old

a small piece of meat, especially veal or lamb, for frying or grilling

A set of bells played using a keyboard, usually in a tower.

a defender, protector, or keeper; a person legally responsible for the care of someone unable to man...