peculiar
intermediateB2/pɪˈkjuːliər/ · pe-cu-li-ar
Distinctive or unusual in a way that is surprising.
Meanings
Distinctive or unusual in a way that is surprising.
ایسی خاصیت جو غیر معمول ہو یا حیران کن ہو۔
غیر معمولی
ghair mamooli
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- peculiar behavior
- peculiar taste
- peculiar situation
Example Sentences
She has a peculiar way of speaking that captures everyone's attention.
اس کا بولنے کا ایک خاص انداز ہے جو سب کی توجہ حاصل کرتا ہے۔
Us ka bolne ka aik khaas andaaz hai jo sab ki tawajjo hasil karta hai.
The painting has a peculiar charm that makes it stand out.
یہ پینٹنگ ایک خاص دلکشی رکھتی ہے جو اسے نمایاں بناتی ہے۔
Yeh painting aik khaas dilkashi rakhti hai jo ise numaya banati hai.
His peculiar habits often puzzle his friends.
اس کی غیر معمولی عادات اکثر اس کے دوستوں کو حیران کرتی ہیں۔
Us ki ghair mamooli aadatein aksar us ke doston ko hairan karti hain.
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💡 Memory Tip
Peculiar = Peculiar habits are often unique, just like a snowflake.
Imagine a snowflake, each one unique and different from the other.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عجیب ہوتے ہیں عشق کے رموز، خودی کو پہچاننا خاص ہے۔
Ajeeb hotay hain ishq ke ramooz, Khudi ko pehchanna khaas hai.
The mysteries of love are strange, Recognizing oneself is peculiar.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
ہر ایک کی اپنی دنیا ہوتی ہے
Har aik ki apni duniya hoti hai
Everyone has their own world.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "peculiaris" — of one's own, private, special
First known use: 14th century
The term 'peculiar' originated from Latin 'peculiaris', which relates to something private or special. Over time, it evolved into the English language, retaining the meaning of uniqueness or strangeness.