The artist had a peculiar style that set her work apart from the more traditional pieces in the gallery.
synonyms
strangeoddunusual
word origin — The word 'peculiar' comes from the Latin 'peculiaris', meaning 'of one's own' or 'private', which is derived from 'peculum', meaning 'property' or 'wealth'.
peculiar, multifaceted, noteworthy, inevitable, objective: meanings and examples
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peculiar · adjective/pɪˈkjulər/
strange or unusual in a way that is distinctive
The artist had a peculiar style that set her work apart from the more traditional pieces in the gallery.
Synonyms: strange, odd, unusual
Origin: The word 'peculiar' comes from the Latin 'peculiaris', meaning 'of one's own' or 'private', which is derived from 'peculum', meaning 'property' or 'wealth'.
multifaceted · adjective/ˌmʌl.tɪˈfæs.ɪ.tɪd/
having many aspects or features
Her multifaceted personality makes her an engaging conversationalist, as she can discuss a variety of topics with ease.
Synonyms: complex, versatile, varied
Origin: The word 'multifaceted' is derived from the prefix 'multi-' meaning 'many' and 'faceted' which comes from the word 'facet', referring to a flat surface on a stone or jewel.
noteworthy · adjective/ˈnoʊtwɜrði/
worthy of notice or attention
Her research presented some noteworthy findings that could change our understanding of climate change.
Synonyms: remarkable, significant, outstanding
Origin: early 19th century: from 'note' + 'worthy'
inevitable · adjective/ɪˈnɛvɪtəbl/
certain to happen impossible to avoid
With the rapid advancements in technology, job displacement has become an inevitable consequence of automation.
Synonyms: unavoidable, inescapable, certain
Origin: from Latin 'inevitabilis', from 'in-' (not) + 'evitare' (to avoid)
objective · adjective/əbˈdʒɛk.tɪv/
not influenced by personal feelings or opinions in considering and representing facts
An objective analysis of the data revealed trends that were previously overlooked by biased assessments.
Synonyms: unbiased, impartial, dispassionate
Origin: from Latin 'objectivus', from 'objectum', meaning 'that which is thrown in the way, a thing' (in contrast to personal or subjective experience)