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idiosyncratic traits

[/ˌɪdiəsɪŋˈkrætɪk treɪts/]
nounpl: idiosyncratic traits
características idiossincráticas
1. Distinctive, peculiar, or unique personal characteristics, behaviors, or mannerisms that are specific to an individual and often unusual or eccentric
Her idiosyncratic traits, like collecting vintage buttons, made her memorable to everyone she met.
Suas características idiossincráticas, como colecionar botões vintage, a tornavam memorável para todos que conheciam.
2. Individual quirks or unusual habits that differentiate a person from others
The author's idiosyncratic traits are evident in his unconventional writing style.
As características idiossincráticas do autor são evidentes em seu estilo de escrita não convencional.
NYC Slang
quirks; one-of-a-kind traits
Synonyms
peculiar traitsdistinctive characteristicsquirkseccentricitiesunique featurespersonal mannerisms
Antonyms
common traitsordinary characteristicsconventional featurestypical behaviors

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características idiossincráticas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
traços idiossincráticos
Alternative formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
características peculiares
More colloquial alternative
Portugal
características idiossincráticas
Standard Portuguese European usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a law unto oneself
march to the beat of one's own drum
one's own person
have a bee in one's bonnet
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