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Moderatepeculiar
The correct spelling is peculiar.
How to pronounce peculiar
[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə]
nounIPA: [pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə]
Say it like: Pec-ulia-r
The correct spelling is peculiar. That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic. For example: "It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."
Usage Examples
“It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street.”
“Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia.”
Meanings
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.
- 2.Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
- 3.One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
- 4.Particular; individual; special; appropriate.
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