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 Definitions of idiosyncrasy  [ˌɪd i əˈsɪŋ krə si, -ˈsɪn-]  

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Definition of 'idiosyncrasy' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) idiosyncrasy
a characteristic, habit, mannerism, etc., that is peculiar to or distinctive of an individual.

2.  idiosyncrasy
the physical or mental constitution peculiar to an individual.

3.  idiosyncrasy
a peculiarity of the physical or mental constitution, esp. a sensitivity to drugs, food, etc.

Etymology:  (1595–1605; < Gk idiosynkrāsía=idio-idio-+syn-syn-+krâsis a blending +-ia-y3)

Definition of 'idiosyncrasy' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) idiosyncrasy, foible, mannerism
a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual


Definition of 'idiosyncrasy' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) idiosyncrasy
a peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament; a characteristic belonging to, and distinguishing, an individual; characteristic susceptibility; idiocrasy; eccentricity



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