idiosyncratic
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- idiosyncratically adverb
Etymology
Origin of idiosyncratic
First recorded in 1750–60; equivalent to idio- ( def. ) + Greek sýnkrat(os) “closely united” + -ic ( def. ); syn- ( def. ), crater
Example Sentences
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Making a purposefully idiosyncratic retelling of a classic tale came with its own challenges.
From Los Angeles Times
Greenspan, who turns 100 on March 6, often peppered his responses and his speeches with idiosyncratic insights when he didn’t want to talk about interest rates.
From Barron's
There were too many styles, too many idiosyncratic approaches to the dramatic poetry.
From Los Angeles Times
One cannot simply look up a price quote for an idiosyncratic loan for which there is no secondary market.
From MarketWatch
Chronert says this sets the market up for much more idiosyncratic behavior as investors strive to distinguish between companies most impacted by AI and those that may maintain a competitive edge.
From MarketWatch
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