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Learn “Idiosyncrasy

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Idiosyncrasy

noun/id-ee-oh-sin-kruh-see/

a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

One of his idiosyncrasies is eating dessert before the main course.

Idio- means 'one's own' — an idiosyncrasy is your own quirky trademark habit.

Use for harmless personal quirks: 'one of her idiosyncrasies is...'; gentler than 'weirdness'.