a mode of behaviour or way of thought peculiar to an individual.
idio+syn+crasy
Shared component: idio · private
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idio
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Related forms: idio · 5 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesExtremely stupid behavior or action; the state of being an idiot.
idio+cy
Shared component: idio · private
Having unique or peculiar characteristics specific to an individual or thing.
idio+syn+cratic
Shared component: idio · private
In a way that is peculiar or distinctive to an individual.
idio+syn+crat+ically
Shared component: idio · private
idiomExtended relation
A group of words whose meaning is different from the meanings of the individual words.
Extended relation: idio · private