Peculiar

Quick meaning: Peculiar is an adjective meaning Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

Meaning

Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

More Meanings

1. Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
2. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
3. (UK, canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.
4. (dated) One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
5. (dated) Particular; individual; special; appropriate.

Example Sentences

Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia.

The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm.

It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.

I saw nothing peculiar in his conduct, and thought that his arrangement of the ballot box was perfect.

Word Forms

• peculiars

Synonyms for peculiar

Depending on context, synonyms include odd, strange, uncommon, unusual, specific, curious.

Antonyms for peculiar

Common opposites include common, mediocre, ordinary, usual, general, universal.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include strange, odd, unusual, singular, special, particular.

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