1. A distinctive or unusual characteristic; something that makes someone or something different or special
One of the peculiarities of this artist is his use of unconventional materials.
Uma das peculiaridades deste artista é o uso de materiais não convencionais.
2. An odd, curious, or eccentric trait or habit
He had a peculiarity of always wearing mismatched socks.
Ele tinha a peculiaridade de sempre usar meias desiguais.
3. A characteristic feature unique to a specific thing, place, or person
The peculiarity of the local dialect made it difficult for outsiders to understand.
A peculiaridade do dialeto local tornava difícil a compreensão para os forasteiros.