noun as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:She has an idiosyncrasy for picky eating, which makes trying new dishes challenging.

Definition:A person who has a particular and often strong preference for certain foods, and may have a dislike for others.

From picky eater

Example:His idiosyncrasy is a quirk of talking to himself in the morning.

Definition:A small, peculiar, and often amusing or annoying habit or trait.

From quirk

Example:Despite his reputation for bad behavior, he does not have any significant idiosyncrasy.

Definition:The way a person or animal acts in a particular situation.

From behavior

Example:His idiosyncrasy might be his eccentric personality, which he shows through his fashion choices.

Definition:The total pattern of emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that makes a person different from others.

From personality

Example:Some people have an idiosyncrasy against insects because of superstitions or negative associations.

Definition:A small invertebrate animal with an exoskeleton, a three-part body, and usually six legs.

From insect

Example:He has an idiosyncrasy of starting the day with a cup of coffee.

Definition:A settled or regular tendency or practice, especially one that is hard to give up.

From habit

Example:Her habitual idiosyncrasy involves whispering to herself when nervous.

Definition:Recurrent or regular; a characteristic or behavior that someone has developed into a habit.

From habitual

Example:His idiosyncrasy is his eccentric habit of walking backwards in public spaces.

Definition:Unconventional or unusual in behavior, dress, or habits; considered unconventional or strange in manner or odd habits.

From eccentric

Example:Understanding a person's idiosyncrasies can help when working with or living with someone.

Definition:Of or relating to an individual person.

From personal

Example:She noted the peculiarity of his idiosyncrasy in how he tied his shoelaces.

Definition:A distinguishing quality; a quality that is unusual or exceptional in a person, usually in a small or trivial way.

From peculiarity