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peculiar

The correct spelling is peculiar.

How to pronounce peculiar

[pʰə̥ˈkʰj̊uːljʊə]
noun

IPA: [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. 1.That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
  2. 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. 1.Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
  2. 2.Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
  3. 3.One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
  4. 4.Particular; individual; special; appropriate.

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