eigenaardigheid — meaning in English
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English meaning
- foible noun A small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.
- idiosyncrasy noun An unusual habit or feature belonging to one particular person, which marks them out from everyone else.
Senses
eigenaardigheid is used for these senses in English:
- foible (mostly, in plural) A quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
- idiosyncrasy A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person.
- idiosyncrasy A language or behaviour that is particular to an individual or group.
- idiosyncrasy A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.
foible — full definition
- noun A small, slightly odd habit or personal quirk.
- noun A minor weakness in someone's character.
- noun (fencing) The weaker part of a sword blade, between the middle and the tip.
idiosyncrasy — full definition
- noun An unusual habit or feature belonging to one particular person, which marks them out from everyone else.
- noun An odd or distinctive characteristic of a thing, place or system.
- noun An unusual physical reaction that a particular individual has to a drug or food.
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