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peculiar attributes

[pɪˈkjuːliər ˈætrɪbjuːts]
noun phrasepl: peculiar attributes
características peculiares
1. Distinctive or unusual qualities that are specific to a person, thing, or group; idiosyncratic features that set something apart
The peculiar attributes of this species make it unique among mammals.
As características peculiares desta espécie a tornam única entre os mamíferos.
2. Special or distinctive traits that belong exclusively to someone or something
Her peculiar attributes as an artist were evident in every brushstroke.
As características peculiares dela como artista eram evidentes em cada pincelada.
Synonyms
distinctive featuresunique characteristicsidiosyncratic traitsspecial qualitiessingular properties
Antonyms
common attributesordinary featuresgeneric characteristicsuniversal traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características peculiares
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
características peculiares
Standard formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
características peculiares
Standard formal usage
Portugal
atributos peculiares
Slightly more formal; 'atributos' is more commonly used in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a peculiar set of attributes
the peculiar attributes that define something
possess peculiar attributes
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