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peculiar

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə]
noun
  1. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

  2. (canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.

adjective
  1. Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

    "It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."

    Similar: odd, strange, uncommon, unusual

  2. Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    "Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia."

    Similar: specific

  3. One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.

Synonymsodd, strange, uncommon, unusual, specific
Antonymscommon, general, universal, common, mediocre, ordinary

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