peculiarity

Definition

The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

Etymology

From peculiar + -ity.

Example Sentences

• "The peculiarity of meeting six people on a usually deserted trail only struck me later on."
• "“'There is always a moment when the familiar becomes the strange,'” Cora recited, as she stood looking around at the bustling open docking area of Tamayo Point. “'Look at your own hand and you will eventually notice the variation of textures, the growth of nails and the fade of scars, the peculiarity of having five fingers instead of three.'”"
• "I had often heard of Miss Marchmont, and of her peculiarities (she had the character of being very eccentric), but till now had never seen her."