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idiosyncratic

[/ˌɪdiəsɪnˈkrætɪk/]
adjective
idiossincrático
1. Relating to or arising from an odd, unusual, or distinctive individual characteristic or habit
His idiosyncratic way of dressing made him stand out in the crowd.
Sua forma idiossincrática de se vestir o fazia se destacar na multidão.
2. Peculiar to a particular individual; unique in constitution or temperament
Each writer has their own idiosyncratic style.
Cada escritor tem seu próprio estilo idiossincrático.
3. In medical contexts, relating to an unusual or unexpected reaction to a substance
She had an idiosyncratic reaction to the medication.
Ela teve uma reação idiossincrática à medicação.
NYC Slang
quirky
Synonyms
peculiardistinctiveuniqueeccentricunconventionalcharacteristic
Antonyms
conventionalstandardordinarycommontypicalusual

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
idiossincrático
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
idiossincrático
Formal usage, common in academic and professional contexts
Portugal
idiossincrático
Same form used; may also use 'peculiar' or 'característico' in informal speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

march to the beat of one's own drum (andar ao ritmo de seu próprio tambor)
a law unto oneself (uma lei para si mesmo)
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