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idiosyncrasy

/ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/

noun

Meaning

  • A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.

  • A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.

  • A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.

  • A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

    "He mastered the idiosyncrasies of English spelling and speech."

Synonyms

eccentricity,
foible,
habit,
mannerism,
oddity,
quirk,
vagary