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IDIOSYNCRASIES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word idiosyncrasies. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the word idiosyncrasies. (close relations)
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eccentricities
nounn
noun

• strange and unconventional behavior

• (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis

• a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path

foibles
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

• the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

• a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.

mannerisms
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

• an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures.

• a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

oddities
nounn
noun

• eccentricity that is not easily explained

• a strange attitude or habit

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

peculiarities
nounn
noun

• an odd or unusual characteristic

• a distinguishing trait

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

quirks
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a strange attitude or habit

• a narrow groove beside a beading

verb

• twist or curve abruptly

whims
nounn
noun

• a sudden desire

• an odd or fanciful or capricious idea

unconventionalities
nounn
noun

• originality by virtue of being unconventional

• unorthodoxy by virtue of being unconventional

foible
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

• the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

• a minor flaw or shortcoming in character or behavior.

mannerism
nounn
noun

• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

• an art style in late 16th century Europe characterized by spatial incongruity and excessive elongation of the human figures.

• a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

eccentricity
nounn
noun

• strange and unconventional behavior

• (geometry) a ratio describing the shape of a conic section; the ratio of the distance between the foci to the length of the major axis

• a circularity that has a different center or deviates from a circular path

habit
nounn
noun

• an established custom

• (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition

• a distinctive attire worn by a member of a religious order

• the general form or mode of growth (especially of a plant or crystal)

• attire that is typically worn by a horseback rider (especially a woman's attire)

• excessive use of drugs

verb

• put a habit on

oddity
nounn
noun

• eccentricity that is not easily explained

• a strange attitude or habit

• something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting

quirk
nounn
noun

• a strange attitude or habit

• a narrow groove beside a beading

verb

• twist or curve abruptly

vagary
nounn
noun

• an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)

Best Hypernyms For IDIOSYNCRASIES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for idiosyncrasies, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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distinctiveness peculiarity speciality specialness specialty attributes characteristics eccentricities features habits individualities mannerisms peculiarities qualities traits
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