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Peculiarity

The quality or state of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.

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Characteristic 76% connected

Pertaining to, or serving to constitute, the character; showing the character, or distinctive qualities or traits, of a person or thing; peculiar; di…

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Feature 76% connected

The make, form, or outward appearance of a person; the whole turn or style of the body; esp., good appearance.

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Individualism 76% connected

The quality of being individual; individuality; personality.

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Individuality 76% connected

The quality or state of being individual or constituting an individual; separate or distinct existence; oneness; unity.

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Individuation 76% connected

The act of individuating or state of being individuated; individualization.

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Object 76% connected

To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

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Collectible 76% connected

Capable of being collected.

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Foible 76% connected

Weak; feeble.

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Idiosyncrasy 76% connected

A peculiarity of physical or mental constitution or temperament; a characteristic belonging to, and distinguishing, an individual; characteristic sus…

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Knickknack 76% connected

A trifle or toy; a bawble; a gewgaw.

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Mannerism 76% connected

Adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art.

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Nicknack 76% connected

See Knickknack.

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Whatnot 76% connected

A kind of stand, or piece of furniture, having shelves for books, ornaments, etc.; an etagere.

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Distinctive 74% connected

Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.

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Distinctive 74% connected

Marking or expressing distinction or difference; distinguishing; characteristic; peculiar.

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Peculiar 74% connected

One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not possessed by others; of private, personal, or characteristic possession and use; not…

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Peculiar 74% connected

One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not possessed by others; of private, personal, or characteristic possession and use; not…

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Synonym 7

Curio 92% connected

Any curiosity or article of virtu.

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Curiosity 92% connected

The state or quality or being curious; nicety; accuracy; exactness; elaboration.

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Distinctiveness 92% connected

State of being distinctive.

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Oddity 92% connected

The quality or state of being odd; singularity; queerness; peculiarity; as, oddity of dress, manners, and the like.

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Rarity 92% connected

The quality or state of being rare; rareness; thinness; as, the rarity (contrasted with the density) of gases.

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Speciality 92% connected

A particular or peculiar case; a particularity.

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Specialty 92% connected

Particularity.

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