[ adjective satellite ]
■ characteristic of one only
■ distinctive or special
e.g.)
・the peculiar character of the Government of the U.S.
[ adjective satellite ]
■ markedly different from the usual
e.g.)
・a peculiar hobby of stuffing and mounting bats
・a man...feels it a peculiar insult to be taunted with cowardice by a woman
[ adjective satellite ]
■ beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
e.g.)
・the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
→
curious
,
funny
,
odd
,
queer
,
rum
,
rummy
,
singular
[ adjective satellite ]
■ unique or specific to a person or thing or category
e.g.)
・a peculiar bond of sympathy between them
・an expression peculiar to Canadians
・rights peculiar to the rich
→
particular
,
special
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