Peculiar definitions Webster's 1828 Dictionary PECU'LIAR, a. [L. peculiaris ... person and to him only. Almost every writer has a peculiar style. Most men have manners peculiar to themselves. 2. Singular; particular. The man has something peculiar in his deportment. 3. Particular; special. My fate is Juno's most peculiar care. [Most cannot, in strict propriety, be prefixed to peculiar, but it is used to give emphasis to the ...
special operations-peculiar definitions U.S. Military Dictionary Equipment, material, supplies, and services ... immediate accomplishment of a special operations mission. Also called SO-peculiar. See also Service-common; special operations. (JP 3-05)
... Dictionary ID'IOM, n. [L. idioma, from Gr. proper, or peculiar to one's self; Eng. widow, wide.] 1. A mode of expression peculiar to a language; peculiarity of expression or phraseology. In this ... in the plural to denote forms of speech or phraseology, peculiar to a nation or language. And to just idioms fix our doubtful speech. 2. The genius or peculiar east of a language. He followed the Latin language, but ... to appropriate, from idios Date: 1588 1. a. the language peculiar to a people or to a district, community, or class ; dialect b. the syntactical, grammatical, or structural form peculiar to a language 2. an expression in the usage ...
... the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair" [syn: particular, peculiar, special] 2: for a special service or occasion; "a special ... ordinary (bought them a special present; took special trouble). b peculiar; specific; not general (lacks the special qualities required; the word ... called by the schools a ``species''. --I. Watts. 2. Particular; peculiar; different from others; extraordinary; uncommon. Our Savior is represented ...
... to a particular person. 3. Noting some property or thing peculiar. Of this prince there is little particular memory. 4. Attentive ... the job"; "has a particular preference for Chinese art"; "a peculiar bond of sympathy between them"; "an expression peculiar to Canadians"; "rights peculiar to the rich"; "the special features of a computer"; "my own special chair" [syn: particular, peculiar, special] 2: separate and distinct from others of the same ... belonging to one only; not general; not common; hence, personal; peculiar; singular. ``Thine own particular wrongs.'' --Shak. Wheresoever one plant ...
... which is the primary signification of the word. 2. The peculiar structure of mind which is given by nature to an ... individual, or that disposition or bent of mind which is peculiar to every man, and which qualifies him for a particular ... Mental powers or faculties. [See No.2.] 6. Nature; disposition; peculiar character; as the genius of the times. WordNet (r) 3 ... 2. a strong leaning or inclination ; penchant 3. a. a peculiar, distinctive, or identifying character or spirit b. the associations and ... offerings on an altar as a deity. --Tylor. 2. The peculiar structure of mind with whoch each individual is endowed by nature; that disposition or aptitude of mind which is peculiar to each man, and which qualifies him for certain ...
... some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town ... what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior" [syn: curious, funny, odd, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular] 3: being a single and separate ... a singular adventure > 4. departing from general usage or expectation ; peculiar, odd < the air had a singular chill > 5. a. of ... curve (Math.), a point at which the curve possesses some peculiar properties not possessed by other points of the curve, as ... individual. Syn: Unexampled; unprecedented; eminent; extraordinary; remarkable; uncommon; rare; unusual; peculiar; strange; odd; eccentric; fantastic. Webster's 1913 Dictionary Singular Sin ... he got that singular notion I just can't think. = peculiar ADJ: usu ADJ n • singularity ...his abrupt, turbulent style ...
... GOSPEL II. CONTENTS AND GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 1. Scope 2. Material Peculiar to Mark 3. Quotations 4. A Book of Mighty Works ... in Ac 10) practically make up the Gospel. 2. Material Peculiar to Mark: Matter peculiar to Mark is found in 4:26-29 (the seed ... on the other evangelists. Hawkins reckons the whole amount of peculiar material at about fifty verses (Hor. Syn., 11). 3. Quotations ... of the Hebrew than the Septuagint gives.) Three quotations are peculiar to Mark, namely, 9:48; 10:19; 12:32. 4 ... for Luke 20 to 19. Of the miracles 2 are peculiar to Mark, of the parables only 1. The evangelist ...
... so in specific terms). 2 relating to a particular subject; peculiar (a style specific to that). 3 a of or concerning ... to a species; characterizing or constituting a species; possessing the peculiar property or properties of a thing which constitute its species ... precise; discriminating; as, a specific statement. 3. (Med.) Exerting a peculiar influence over any part of the body; preventing or curing disease by a peculiar adaption, and not on general principles; as, quinine is a ... disease which is itself uniformly produced by a definite and peculiar poison or organism. Specific duty. (Com.) See under Duty. Specific ... was a specific for this malady. --Macaulay. 2. Anything having peculiar adaption to the purpose to which it is applied. -- ...
... Dictionary IDIOSYN'CRASY, n. [Gr. proper, with, and temperament.] A peculiar temperament or organization of a body, by which it is ... 2005) n 1: a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual [syn: idiosyncrasy, foible, mannerism] Merriam Webster's ... a mental constitution, view or feeling, or mode of behaviour, peculiar to a person. 2 anything highly individualized or eccentric. 3 a mode of expression peculiar to an author. 4 Med. a physical constitution peculiar to a person. Derivatives: idiosyncratic adj. idiosyncratically adv. Etymology: Gk ... i*o*syn"cra*sy, n.; pl. Idiosyncrasies. [Gr. ?; ? proper, peculiar + ? a mixing together, fr. ? to mix together; ? with + ? to ...
... CHARACTERISTIC, CHARACTERISTICAL, a. That constitutes the character; that marks the peculiar, distinctive qualities of a person or thing. Generosity is often ... typical of an individual character • characteristically adverb Synonyms: characteristic, individual, peculiar, distinctive mean indicating a special quality or identity. characteristic applies ... the same kind or class < a highly individual writing style >. peculiar applies to qualities possessed only by a particular individual or ... kind and stresses rarity or uniqueness < an eccentricity that is peculiar to the British >. distinctive indicates qualities distinguishing and uncommon and ... interdependent quantities. characteristic radiation radiation the wavelengths of which are peculiar to the element which emits them. Derivatives: characteristically adv. Etymology ... or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; distinctive. Characteristic clearness of temper. --Macaulay. Webster's 1913 ...
... public act that regarded an individual.] 1. A particular and peculiar benefit or advantage enjoyed by a person, company or society ... The privilege of birthright was a double portion. 2. Any peculiar benefit or advantage, right or immunity, not common to others ... some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; as, to privilege representatives from arrest; to ... Date: 12th century a right or immunity granted as a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor ; prerogative; especially such a right or ... private + lex, legis, law. See Private, and Legal.] 1. A peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity not enjoyed ... individual by a private law; and hence, it denotes some peculiar benefit or advantage, some right or immunity, not enjoyed ...
... to bereave, properly to strip or separate; privus, singular, several, peculiar to one's self, that is, separate; rapio, diripio, eripio ... perivo or berivo.] 1. Properly, separate; unconnected with others; hence, peculiar to one's self; belonging to or concerning an individual ... to my private account in the company's books. 2. Peculiar to a number in a joint concern, to a company ... Pri"vate (?; 48), a. [L. privatus apart from the state, peculiar to an individual, private, properly p. p. of privare to ... Belonging to, or concerning, an individual person, company, or interest; peculiar to one's self; unconnected with others; personal; one's ... a. 1. Secluded, retired, sequestered, solitary. 2. Individual, personal, special, peculiar, particular. 3. Privy. 4. Confidential, not to be disclosed ...
... some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town ... what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior" [syn: curious, funny, odd, peculiar, queer, rum, rummy, singular] 5: of the remaining member of ... 6. differing markedly from the usual or ordinary or accepted ; peculiar Synonyms: see strange • oddness noun Oxford Reference Dictionary adj. & n ... 5. Different from what is usual or common; unusual; singular; peculiar; unique; strange. ``An odd action.'' --Shak. ``An odd expression.'' --Thackeray ... should have known your family... Something odd began to happen. = peculiar ADJ see also odd-looking • oddly ...an oddly shaped hill ... Singular, unusual, extraordinary, queer, quaint, strange, uncommon, eccentric, fantastic, whimsical, peculiar, unique, comical, droll, grotesque, extravagant, out of the way, ...