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idiosyncratic

//ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk//
English Definition
Peculiar to an individual.
中文释义
特有的;怪癖的
Example Sentence

The painter's idiosyncratic use of color made her landscapes instantly recognizable among art collectors.

这位画家对色彩的独特运用使她的风景画在艺术收藏家中一眼就能被认出。

Synonyms
peculiar distinctive individualistic
Antonyms
common typical
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “idiosyncratic”?

  1. A Showing respectful yielding.
  2. B Fair and impartial.
  3. C Peculiar to an individual.
  4. D Friendly; approachable.
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C — Peculiar to an individual.. “idiosyncratic” means Peculiar to an individual..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Peculiar to an individual.”?

  1. A affable
  2. B deferential
  3. C equitable
  4. D idiosyncratic
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D — idiosyncratic. “idiosyncratic” means Peculiar to an individual..

Common questions about “idiosyncratic”

What does “idiosyncratic” mean?

idiosyncratic — Peculiar to an individual.. In Chinese: 特有的;怪癖的.

How do you pronounce “idiosyncratic”?

idiosyncratic is pronounced //ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk//.

How is “idiosyncratic” used in a sentence?

The painter's idiosyncratic use of color made her landscapes instantly recognizable among art collectors. (这位画家对色彩的独特运用使她的风景画在艺术收藏家中一眼就能被认出。)

What are synonyms for “idiosyncratic”?

peculiar, distinctive, individualistic — all close in meaning to idiosyncratic (Peculiar to an individual.).

What is the opposite of “idiosyncratic”?

common, typical — each the opposite of idiosyncratic (Peculiar to an individual.).

Is “idiosyncratic” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. idiosyncratic is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “idiosyncratic”?

同 idiosyncrasy → 独特的。

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