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PECULIAR

(adj.sat, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 10 meanings of the word Peculiar.

How to pronounce peculiar:

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Peculiar - as an adjective satellite

Beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

Example: "A curious hybrid accent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
curiousfunnyoddrummysingular

Unique or specific to a person or thing or category

Example: "The particular demands of the job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
particularspecial

Markedly different from the usual; special

Example: "A peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats"

Characteristic of one only; distinctive or special

Example: "The peculiar character of the government of the u.s."

Peculiar - as a noun

That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

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

Peculiar - as an adjective

Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

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

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

Example: "Kangaroos are peculiar to australia."

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

Particular; individual; special; appropriate.

Example Sentences

"She has a peculiar way of speaking."
"His peculiar behavior made everyone uncomfortable."
"I noticed a peculiar smell coming from the kitchen."
"The painting had a peculiar shade of blue."
"It was a peculiar coincidence that they were wearing the same shirt."
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Word Game Points

Is PECULIAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, peculiar is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PECULIAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PECULIAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, peculiar is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PECULIAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is PECULIAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, peculiar is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PECULIAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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