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Noun: idiosyncrasy  `ideeu'singkrusee
  1. A behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
    - foible, mannerism

Derived forms: idiosyncrasies

See also: idiosyncratic

Type of: distinctiveness, peculiarity, speciality [Brit, Cdn], specialness, specialty [N. Amer]

Encyclopedia: Idiosyncrasy