idiosyncrasy
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definition
noun
one of his little idiosyncrasies was always preferring to be in the car first
a mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
example
They suggested that allergy and food 'idiosyncrasy' may coexist.
Should I do this or should I leave it as an 'idiosyncrasy' of my blog?
In fact, the 'idiosyncrasy' of Tugu Park Hotel does not stop at Waroeng Shanghai either.
It was now also an allergic 'idiosyncrasy' in which people became sensitized to inhaled, ingested, or absorbed ‘asthmogenic’ agents.
Apart from showing off we bring this up to unearth a common 'idiosyncrasy' of old Astons; the accelerator feels as though a runaway ball of socks has made their way under the pedal.
The 'idiosyncrasy' of the Miss World contest is that despite being a truly international competition, it has retained much of its Englishness.
The title is ‘The diagnosis of aspirin 'idiosyncrasy' by analgesic challenge’.
Thanks to the legendary 'idiosyncrasy' of that computerised bureaucracy, it still shows the cover of the old edition, by which some readers have already been misled.
If I see a telling 'idiosyncrasy' in his behavior, such as taking an extra waggle, clearing his throat or displaying trembling hands when he's teeing his ball, something is going on.
This is as close as possible to a guarantee against party political abuse, and it minimises the impact of individual 'idiosyncrasies' .
Any event like a wedding always has the little 'idiosyncrasies' associated with family.
People from every nation have their particular 'idiosyncrasies' and St Lucians are no exception.
But while Hornby and Sweeney had family conflicts driving their books, Red Mist is a more curious and engaging piece of work, lit by flashes of sharp humour and wonderful 'idiosyncrasies' .
While ‘Snow Crash’ seemed to be a caricature of previous cyberpunk novels, in this novel Neal Stephenson succeeds in inventing a new future universe with special 'idiosyncrasies' .
Each character bubbles with traits, ticks and 'idiosyncrasies' .
Their failure to satisfy a zealous and unsympathetic referee contributed to their downfall, whereas the home team's humouring of his 'idiosyncrasies' meant that we only conceded two penalties before half time.
And, of course, every person who engages in these behaviors has their own unique 'idiosyncrasies' of personality and behavior and history that contribute to why they did it.
It is a deft sketch of significant features, images, and 'idiosyncrasies' of time and place, but, like the characters that people it, is never a fully-fledged portrait.
In contrast to British music's narrow mindset, Jamaica has always embraced the most outlandish musical 'idiosyncrasies' imaginable.
One footballer is seen as much like another, their 'idiosyncrasies' , their individual character submerged beneath the mass marketing tools.
As an experiment to harness the charm and the tiny 'idiosyncrasies' that make the first few takes of a song so magical, Will to Death shows just the opposite.
When you strip away the 'idiosyncrasies' of the movie business, it becomes that much clearer that the power of managers is delegated from above as a function of the rule of capital - and remains ultimately subordinate and dependent.
With mainstream screenwriting, you're always making characters more audience-friendly, you're always ironing out all the 'idiosyncrasies' .
He is proof that autism is a spectrum disorder of huge diversity and that the individual 'idiosyncrasies' of each child reveal the utter uselessness of the label.
Try mocking your hang-ups and 'idiosyncrasies' .
Each platform has its unique features and 'idiosyncrasies' .
Alma's sketches are described as spare accurate lines, perfectly capturing personalities through mannerisms and 'idiosyncrasies' .
New building technologies, site 'idiosyncrasies' , social factors, and the client's personality can combine to suggest a unique approach.
On Purim, we wear costumes and perform skits - mocking our hang-ups, 'idiosyncrasies' , and worries.
Although it may just be an act, over the past forty years Woody Allen has developed a dramatic persona whose behavioral tropes and 'idiosyncrasies' are as recognizable as those of a close personal friend.
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