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Synonyms of idiosyncrasy

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Another word for idiosyncrasy is quirk. Other synonyms of idiosyncrasy are foible and idiocrasy.

Synonyms and similar words for idiosyncrasy

nounA behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group.

  • eccentricity
  • foibleA quirk, idiosyncrasy, frailty, or mannerism; an unusual habit that is slightly strange or silly.
  • habit
  • idiocrasyIdiosyncrasy; a peculiarity or individuality of temperament.
  • mannerism
  • oddity
  • quirkAn idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
  • vagary

Meaning of idiosyncrasy

  1. noun A behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group.
  2. noun A peculiar individual reaction to a generally innocuous substance or factor; a risk factor.
  3. noun A peculiarity that serves to distinguish or identify.

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Questions about synonyms of idiosyncrasy

What is another word for idiosyncrasy?
Idiosyncrasy has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as quirk, foible and idiocrasy.
What does idiosyncrasy mean?
Idiosyncrasy means a behavior or way of thinking that is characteristic of a person or a group.

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