Synonyms for peculiar to

Grammar : Prep

Spell : pi-kyool-yer

Phonetic Transcription : pɪˈkyul yər

Top 10 synonyms for peculiar to Other synonyms for the word peculiar to

---

Définition of peculiar to

Origin :

• mid-15c., "belonging exclusively to one person," from Latin peculiaris "of one's own (property)," from peculium "private property," literally "property in cattle" (in ancient times the most important form of property), from pecu "cattle, flock," related to pecus "cattle" (see pecuniary). Meaning "unusual" is first attested c.1600 (earlier "distinguished, special," 1580s; for sense development, cf. idiom). Related: Peculiarly.