英語

idiosyncratic

gb/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/ us/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/
C1 英語
語義
0件の語義
adjective C1 property
1

distinctive to one person or thing

unique or special to one person or thing

用法パターン: idiosyncratic to [someone/something]
よくある間違い:
Often misspelled (idiosyncratic) and sometimes confused with unrelated words like idiotic.
類義語
distinctive (More general and usually positive; less focused on personal quirks.) | individual (Highlights uniqueness, but not necessarily unusualness.) | characteristic (Neutral; emphasizes typical features rather than unusual ones.)
対義語
typical (Shared by many; not unique to one person or thing.) | common (Frequent and widely shared rather than distinctive.)
コロケーション
idiosyncratic to |an idiosyncratic feature |an idiosyncratic trait |an idiosyncratic habit |an idiosyncratic approach |an idiosyncratic method |an idiosyncratic vocabulary |an idiosyncratic style |an idiosyncratic system |deeply idiosyncratic
テーマ
people |personality |language |culture
例文
  • The software was built around an idiosyncratic workflow that only its original designer understood.
  • Her writing is full of idiosyncratic turns of phrase that make it instantly recognizable.
  • The museum’s catalog uses an idiosyncratic classification system developed decades ago.
学習者向け例文
  • He has an idiosyncratic way of speaking.
  • This rule is idiosyncratic to our company.
adjective C1 property
2

unusual in a quirky way

a bit strange or unusual in a personal way

用法パターン: an idiosyncratic [idea/style/plan/behavior]
よくある間違い:
Learners may overuse it to mean simply 'strange'; it often suggests a recognizable personal quirk or nonstandard style.
類義語
quirky (More informal and often affectionate.) | eccentric (Stronger; often suggests a person's overall lifestyle or personality.) | unconventional (Emphasizes not following normal methods or traditions.)
対義語
conventional (Follows common standards and expectations.) | ordinary (Not unusual or distinctive.)
コロケーション
idiosyncratic sense of humor |idiosyncratic taste |idiosyncratic design |idiosyncratic manner |idiosyncratic behavior |idiosyncratic fashion |idiosyncratic interpretation |idiosyncratic idea |idiosyncratic solution |idiosyncratic charm
テーマ
people |daily_life |art
例文
  • The restaurant has an idiosyncratic menu that changes every day with no warning.
  • His idiosyncratic sense of humor doesn’t always land with new coworkers.
  • The film’s idiosyncratic style is part of what makes it memorable.
学習者向け例文
  • She wears idiosyncratic clothes.
  • They chose an idiosyncratic design.
adjective technical C2 property
3

caused by an unusual personal reaction

an unusual reaction that only some people have

用法パターン: an idiosyncratic reaction to [something]
よくある間違い:
In medical contexts it refers to an atypical reaction, not simply a person's habits or personality.
類義語
atypical (More general; does not specifically imply it is unique to certain individuals.) | unpredictable (Focuses on difficulty anticipating it rather than individual specificity.)
対義語
typical (Occurs in the usual way for most people.) | expected (Occurs as normally predicted or commonly observed.)
コロケーション
idiosyncratic reaction |idiosyncratic response |idiosyncratic sensitivity |idiosyncratic adverse effect |idiosyncratic drug reaction |idiosyncratic toxicity
テーマ
health |medicine
例文
  • The patient experienced an idiosyncratic reaction to the medication despite a standard dose.
  • Doctors monitored her closely because of a history of idiosyncratic drug responses.
学習者向け例文
  • He had an idiosyncratic reaction to the medicine.
文法
辞書形
idiosyncratic
IPA
GB/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/
US/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/
音節・強勢
idio - syn - crat - ic (4音節)
Stress on 4th syllable (ic)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: idiosyncratic
関連語
Core family
idiosyncrasy noun C1
Related words
idiosyncratically adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-idiosyncratic adjective
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