Questions about example sentences with, and the definition and usage of "Peculiar"

A: Definition 1: Odd/Strange/Unusual in a curious way.

Example: "It is quite peculiar that you like peanut butter and onion sandwiches..."

Definition 2: Belonging to a particular or specific group, thing, or place.

Examples:
"Her style of writing is peculiar to her."
"Their way of praying is peculiar to their religion."
"That plant is peculiar to Africa."

**Both are commonly used but I personally see Definition 1 most often.

A: 그 뜻은 " Strange or interesting" (이상하거나 재미있는)

A: It means strange, odd, unusual, or different. Basically something not normal.

A: I just looked it up and I saw the noun definition. That might have been one of the original uses of the word, but I have never heard peculiar used as a noun before. Since that usage is not very common at all, I wouldn't worry about studying it.

A: -I'm floating in a most peculiar way
-It's a very peculiar way to express yourself.
-Such a peculiar question.

A: The dog's peculiar behavior worried them.

She got a peculiar feeling when the phone rang.

She had a peculiar expression on her face.

A: Peculiar - something out of the ordinary.

"It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."

"The woman was acting very peculiar."

"The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm."

A: Peculiar is another word for strange. For example, "My dream last night was very peculiar" or "That woman seems very peculiar"

A: They mean the same thing.

One has Latin origins and the other has Norse origins. But they both have been in use since the 1300's so we use both of them in America.
I'd say the word "odd" is used more often in America probably because it's faster to say and easier to spell.

A: Peculiar = strange, weird
E.g. The dog's appearance was quite peculiar.
Uncanny = mysterious,unsettling, disturbing
E.g. The uncanny feeling that she was being watched.

A: @crystalsj ah! yeah, you can be curious of something because it is strange. But also because you are simply interested.

when using "peculiar" however, it's mostly for something you find strange or different

I'm sorry, I don't know if that helped

A: peculiar to = is strange to someone/something
eg. His behavior is peculiar to us
particular to = special to someone/something
eg. This necklace is particular to my mom

A: They are completely unrelated. Peculiar describes something as strange or unusual. Particular describes something as exact or specific.
Ex. "That is a peculiar accent. I have never heard one like it before."
Ex. "I am not particular about my choice of coffee. I like all kinds of coffee."

A: peculiar は'へんな'とおなじでしょう。peculiar = weird/strange 😊

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A: Peculiar, strange etc.

A: Peculiar is also used in the US. You can also say Weird, Unusual or Strange.

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A: You can listen to the pronunciation of "peculiar" on the Oxford Learner's Dictionary.
https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/peculiar?q=peculiar

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