Meaning & use
idiosyncrasy
A peculiar habit, mannerism, or way of thinking that is distinctive to a particular person.
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One of his idiosyncrasies is arranging his books by color rather than by author.
The biography lovingly catalogs the composer's odd idiosyncrasies, like composing only at dawn.
A note on using this word
Idiosyncrasy is usually neutral or affectionate, describing an individual's unique trait rather than a fault to be corrected.
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