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    [Noun]  | "id*i*o*syn*cra*sy" | \ ˌi-dē-ə-ˈsiŋ-krə-sē \


    1: a peculiarity of constitution, behavior, or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality; broadly : eccentricity

    2: an unusual part or feature of something

    3: individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food)


    Origin: 1604 ;

     Greek idiosynkrasia, from idio- + synkerannynai to blend, from syn- + kerannynai to mingle, mix {mat|crater|};

    [Noun]  | "idiosyncrasy" 


    1: an odd or peculiar habit;


      * e.g., " ... his only idiosyncrasy is his inveterate wearing of sneakers, even with business suits "



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     [ "idiosyncrasy" ]

    1: When someone likes something peculiar or different

      * e.g.,  ... An example of an idiosyncrasy would be a Hipster 

     [ "Idiosyncrasy" ]

    1: The occurances of two people saying or thinking the same thing or idea, usually of a idiotic fashion.

      * e.g.,  ... Stoner Billy and Stoner Kyle were both sitting on the couch when they both said, "Wow...this couch is really soft." Creating an idiosyncrasy between the two of them which would be their topic of conversation for the rest of the evening. 

     [ "idiosyncrasy" ]

    1: an abnormal physical reaction by an individual to a food or drug.

      * e.g.,  ... The term "idiosyncrasy" typically refers to a personal habit or quirk, not a medical reaction. However, there are some related terms you could use: Hypersensitivity: This describes an abnormal sensitivity to a substance, including food or drugs. 

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