Wordiyoidiosyncrasy
🇬🇧 UK/.idiә'siŋkrәsi/🇺🇸 US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
A distinctive habit, quirk, or way of thinking that is characteristic of a particular person or group.
个人特质；怪癖；独特习惯
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedidioself
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syntogether, with
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crasroot
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ystate, quality, condition
=idiosyncrasy
Example Sentences
- 1.
His idiosyncrasy of always arranging his desk in a specific way amused his coworkers.
- 2.
The composer's idiosyncrasy was using unconventional instruments to create unique orchestral sounds.