peculiar

peculiar(
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koo
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. peculiar
Andrea agarra el lápiz de una manera peculiar cuando escribe.Andrea holds the pencil in a peculiar way when she's writing.
b. unusual
Es un caso peculiar. Jamás había visto algo semejante.It's an unusual case. I've never seen anything like this.
a. particular
Esta composición responde al peculiar estilo de Arnold Schoenberg.This composition corresponds to Arnold Schoenberg's particular style.
b. characteristic
Uno de sus rasgos peculiares es que siempre utiliza señas gestuales.One of his characteristic traits is his constant use of hand gestures.
c. peculiar
El vecino está cocinando coliflor. Me di cuenta por ese olor peculiar.The neighbor is cooking cauliflower. I can tell by that peculiar smell.
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