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peculiare — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • dodgy adj Dishonest or unreliable; not to be trusted.
  • peculiar adj Strange or odd; unusual in a way that draws attention.
  • specific adj Clearly defined or particular, rather than general or vague.
  • unique adjective Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
  • unorthodox adjective Departing from what is usual, accepted, or expected.
  • whimsical adj Playfully unusual, quaint, or fanciful, especially in a light-hearted way.

Senses

peculiare is used for these senses in English:

  • dodgy Uncomfortable and weird.
  • peculiar Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
  • peculiar Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
  • specific Serving to identify a particular thing (often a disease or condition), with little risk of mistaking something else for it.
  • unorthodox Unusual, unconventional, or idiosyncratic.
  • whimsical Given to whimsy.

dodgy — full definition

  1. adj Dishonest or unreliable; not to be trusted.
  2. adj Risky, uncertain, or in poor condition.

peculiar — full definition

  1. adj Strange or odd; unusual in a way that draws attention.
  2. adj Belonging distinctly to a particular person, place, or thing; specific to it.

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