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IDIOSYNCRASIES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for IDIOSYNCRASIES?

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Idiosyncrasies as a Noun
Definitions of "Idiosyncrasies" as a noun
Synonyms of "Idiosyncrasies" as a noun (2 Words)
Associations of "Idiosyncrasies" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Idiosyncrasies” are: foible, mannerism

Idiosyncrasies as a Noun

Definitions of "Idiosyncrasies" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “idiosyncrasies” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual.

Synonyms of "Idiosyncrasies" as a noun (2 Words)

foible	The weaker part of a sword’s blade from the forte to the tip. They have to tolerate each other s little foibles.
mannerism	A style of 16th-century Italian art preceding the Baroque, characterized by distortions in scale and perspective and the use of bright, often lurid colours. It is particularly associated with the work of Parmigianino, Pontormo, Vasari, and the later Michelangelo. He seemed deliberately to be stripping his art of mannerism.

Associations of "Idiosyncrasies" (30 Words)

characteristic	The integer part positive or negative of the representation of a logarithm in the expression log 643 2 808 the characteristic is 2. Red and gold are the characteristic* colors of autumn.*
curio	Something unusual — perhaps worthy of collecting. They had such fun over the wonderful box of curios that Jack had sent from India.
curiosity	A state in which you want to learn more about something. Filled with curiosity* she peered through the window.*
dispensation	A share that has been dispensed or distributed. Scholarship is conveyed to a wider audience than under the old dispensation.
distinct	(used for emphasis) so clearly apparent to the mind as to be unmistakable; definite. At a distinct* or decided disadvantage.*
distinctive	Capable of being classified. Juniper berries give gin its distinctive* flavour.*
emphasis	Stress given to a word or words when speaking to indicate particular importance. Inflection and emphasis* can change the meaning of what is said.*
especial	Surpassing what is common or usual or expected. These traditions are of especial* interest to feminists.*
especially	In a special manner. He didn t especially* like dancing.*
foible	A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone’s character. They have to tolerate each other s little foibles.
hallmark	Stamp with a hallmark. This attitude hallmarks many a Briton s behaviour abroad.
idiosyncratic	Peculiar to the individual. Michelangelo s highly idiosyncratic* style of painting.*
juncture	The shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made. The plane crashed at the juncture* of two mountains.*
mannerism	Excessive use of a distinctive style in art, literature, or music. He seemed deliberately to be stripping his art of mannerism.
odd	Of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g. We have the odd* drink together.*
oddity	A strange or peculiar person or thing. Realizing the oddity* of the remark he retracted it.*
particular	(logic) a proposition that asserts something about some (but not all) members of a class. He always reasons from the particular* to the general.*
peculiar	A parish or church exempt from the jurisdiction of the diocese in which it lies, and subject to the direct jurisdiction of the monarch or an archbishop. Rights peculiar* to the rich.*
peculiarity	An odd or unusual characteristic. The peculiarity* of their upbringing.*
quirk	A sudden twist, turn, or curve. She quirked her head in a peculiar way.
rarity	A rare thing, especially one having particular value. To take the morning off was a rarity.
salience	The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence. The political salience* of religion has a considerable impact.*
special	A person assigned to a special duty a special constable or special correspondent. When I went to arrest him he saw that I was a special.
specialization	(biology) the structural adaptation of some body part for a particular function. His specialization* is gastroenterology.*
strange	Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. Saw many strange* faces in the crowd.*
trifle	Consider not very seriously. He had trifled away two months at a task which should have taken a week.
uncommon	Marked by an uncommon quality especially superlative or extreme of its kind J R Lowell. He owed his greatest debt to his mother s uncommon* character and ability.*
unique	A unique person or thing. Bach was unique* in his handling of counterpoint.*
unusual	Being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird. Two career families are no longer unusual.