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- [pi-kyool-yer]
- /pɪˈkyul yər/
- /pɪˈkjuː.li.ə.li/
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- [pi-kyool-yer]
- /pɪˈkyul yər/
Definitions of peculiarly word
- adjective peculiarly strange; queer; odd: peculiar happenings. 1
- adjective peculiarly uncommon; unusual: the peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats. 1
- adjective peculiarly distinctive in nature or character from others. 1
- adjective peculiarly belonging characteristically (usually followed by to): an expression peculiar to Canadians. 1
- adjective peculiarly belonging exclusively to some person, group, or thing: the peculiar properties of a drug. 1
- adjective peculiarly Astronomy. designating a star or galaxy with special properties that deviates from others of its spectral type or galaxy class. 1
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Origin of peculiarly
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English; < Latin pecūliāris as one's own, equivalent to pecūli(um) property (derivative of pecū flock, farm animals; akin to pecus cattle (see fee)) + -āris -ar1
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Parts of speech for Peculiarly
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peculiarly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
peculiarly usage trend in Literature
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adv peculiarly
- abnormally — not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- amazingly — causing great surprise or sudden wonder.
- astonishingly — causing astonishment or surprise; amazing: an astonishing victory; an astonishing remark.
- cardinally — of prime importance; chief; principal: of cardinal significance.
- categorically — without exceptions or conditions; absolute; unqualified and unconditional: a categorical denial.
adverb peculiarly
- atypically — not typical; not conforming to the type; irregular; abnormal: atypical behavior; a flower atypical of the species.
- diversely — of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- eccentrically — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
- especially — Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over all others.
- exotically — In an exotic manner.
Top questions with peculiarly
- what is peculiarly effective about the expressions crooked hands?
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