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peculiar

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3 syllables
8 characters
English (US)
3syllables

peculiar

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peculiar is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, peculiar is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofpeculiar

1noun
  • That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
  • (canon law) an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.
1adjective
  • Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.

    Synonyms: odd, strange, uncommon, unusual

    Example: "It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."

  • Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    Synonyms: specific

    Example: "Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia."

  • One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
  • Particular; individual; special; appropriate.

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