idiosyncratic
gb/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/ us/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/
C1
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Các nghĩa
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adjective
C1
property
1
distinctive to one person or thing
unique or special to one person or thing
Mẫu sử dụng:
idiosyncratic to [someone/something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Often misspelled (idiosyncratic) and sometimes confused with unrelated words like idiotic.
Từ đồng nghĩa
distinctive (More general and usually positive; less focused on personal quirks.)
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individual (Highlights uniqueness, but not necessarily unusualness.)
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characteristic (Neutral; emphasizes typical features rather than unusual ones.)
Từ trái nghĩa
typical (Shared by many; not unique to one person or thing.)
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common (Frequent and widely shared rather than distinctive.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
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
Chủ đề
people
|personality
|language
|culture
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Mẫu sử dụng:
an idiosyncratic [idea/style/plan/behavior]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse it to mean simply 'strange'; it often suggests a recognizable personal quirk or nonstandard style.
Từ đồng nghĩa
quirky (More informal and often affectionate.)
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eccentric (Stronger; often suggests a person's overall lifestyle or personality.)
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unconventional (Emphasizes not following normal methods or traditions.)
Từ trái nghĩa
conventional (Follows common standards and expectations.)
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ordinary (Not unusual or distinctive.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
idiosyncratic sense of humor
|idiosyncratic taste
|idiosyncratic design
|idiosyncratic manner
|idiosyncratic behavior
|idiosyncratic fashion
|idiosyncratic interpretation
|idiosyncratic idea
|idiosyncratic solution
|idiosyncratic charm
Chủ đề
people
|daily_life
|art
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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
Mẫu sử dụng:
an idiosyncratic reaction to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In medical contexts it refers to an atypical reaction, not simply a person's habits or personality.
Từ đồng nghĩa
atypical (More general; does not specifically imply it is unique to certain individuals.)
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unpredictable (Focuses on difficulty anticipating it rather than individual specificity.)
Từ trái nghĩa
typical (Occurs in the usual way for most people.)
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expected (Occurs as normally predicted or commonly observed.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
idiosyncratic reaction
|idiosyncratic response
|idiosyncratic sensitivity
|idiosyncratic adverse effect
|idiosyncratic drug reaction
|idiosyncratic toxicity
Chủ đề
health
|medicine
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- He had an idiosyncratic reaction to the medicine.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
idiosyncratic
IPA
GB/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/
US/ˌɪdioʊsˌɪŋkɹˈætɪk/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
idio - syn - crat - ic (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 4th syllable (ic)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: idiosyncratic
Họ từ
Core family
idiosyncrasy
noun C1
Related words
idiosyncratically
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
non-idiosyncratic
adjective
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