Dictionary entry

Peculiarity

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Pe‐cul′iar″i‐ty (pē̍‐kūl′yăr″ĭ‐ty̆), n.; pl.Peculiarities (–tĭz). 1. The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity. Swift.

2. That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; particularity.

The smallest peculiarity of temper or manner. Macaulay.

3. Exclusive possession or right. Bp. Hall.