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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

idiosyncrasy

/ˌaɪdi.əˈsɪŋkrəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does idiosyncrasy mean?

noun

A peculiar or individual characteristic of a person or thing; a quirk or eccentricity.

Example

"Her idiosyncrasy for eating only at 5 pm every day was a habit that her friends found amusing."

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