idiosyncrasy

/ˌɪd.i.əʊˈsɪŋ.kɹə.si/

IPA: /IH0 D IY0 OW0 S IH1 N K R AH0 S IY0/

noun

1
A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
2
A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
3
A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor.
4
A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.
“He mastered the idiosyncrasies of English spelling and speech.”

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