idiosyncrasy
Translation
idiosyncrasy, peculiarity, quirk
Examples
One of his idiosyncrasies is wearing socks with sandals.
One of his idiosyncrasies is wearing socks with sandals.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) idiosyncrasy a peculiar habit of (sb.) One of his idiosyncrasies is being shy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: peculiarity, quirk, eccentricity
Etymology
From Greek 'idios' (one's own) + 'synkrasis' (a mixing together). Literally 'one's own mixture'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'idio-' as in 'individual'. It's an individual's strange sync or habit.