Meaning
peculiar, distinctive
- Characteristic of or distinctive to a particular person, group, or thing.
- Unusual or odd (less common than 'characteristic').
In a sentence
Questa tecnica narrativa è un tratto peculiare del suo stile.
This narrative technique is a distinctive feature of his style.
Il vino locale ha un aroma del tutto peculiare.
The local wine has an entirely distinctive aroma.
Quali sono le caratteristiche peculiari di questa specie protetta?
What are the distinctive characteristics of this protected species?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| peculiare | masculine · singular |
| peculiare | feminine · singular |
| peculiari | masculine · plural |
| peculiari | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formal: translates English 'characteristic' or 'distinctive' better than 'strange'.
- Often takes the preposition 'di' (e.g., 'peculiare di questo stile').