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Peculiar ultimately comes from a Latin root that referred to what?

peculiar

[pi-kyool-yer] / pɪˈkjul jər /
ADJECTIVE
characteristic, distinguishing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distinct distinctive idiosyncratic particular personal special specific unique
WEAK
appropriate diacritic diagnostic endemic exclusive individual intrinsic local private proper restricted typical
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common commonplace general indefinite like normal ordinary resembling similar standard unimportant usual vague
WEAK
abnormal regular uncharacteristic
ADJECTIVE
bizarre, odd
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curious eccentric extraordinary funny idiosyncratic offbeat outlandish quaint singular strange unconventional unusual wacky weird wonderful
WEAK
abnormal bent creepy exceptional flaky freakish freaky kinky kooky oddball off-the-wall uncommon uncustomary way-out
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common conventional familiar normal ordinary regular standard usual
WEAK
abnormal uncharacteristic

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When he does bother to campaign, he makes peculiar choices, such as at a late August event for which he wore a Four Seasons Orlando–branded golf shirt and what appeared to be a $40,000 watch.

From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026

Finding it peculiar, she posted a photo on Facebook and asked if anyone could help identify it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026