peculiarity UK /pɪˌkjuːliˈæɹɪti/US /pɪˌkjuliˈɛɹɪti/ noun3 •The state or quality of being peculiar; individuality; singularity.The peculiarity of meeting six people on a usually deserted trail only struck me later on. •That which is peculiar; a special and distinctive characteristic or habit; a particularity.I had often heard of Miss Marchmont, and of her peculiarities (she had the character of being very eccentric), but till now had never seen her. — 1853 •Exclusive possession or right. formspeculiarities