idiosyncratic

Definition of idiosyncratic

peculiar to an individual or group; unique

Synonyms for idiosyncratic

• eccentric
• quirky
• characteristic

idiosyncratic in a Sentence

1. She has idiosyncratic mannerisms that make her easily recognizable.

Why idiosyncratic Matters for GRE & SAT

"idiosyncratic" is a adjective that means "peculiar to an individual or group; unique" closely related to words like "eccentric", "quirky", "characteristic". As a word starting with I, it belongs to a cluster of GRE and SAT vocabulary that test-takers often encounter in Verbal Reasoning, Text Completion, and Reading Comprehension sections.

On the GRE, understanding "idiosyncratic" helps you distinguish between closely related answer choices in Sentence Equivalence questions. On the SAT, recognizing this word in context strengthens your performance on Craft & Structure and Words in Context questions. Seeing how "idiosyncratic" is used in sentences — like the examples above — builds the contextual understanding that standardized tests reward.

Study tip: Start with the definition and part of speech (adjective). Then learn its 3 synonyms to build a word network. Finally, practice with spaced repetition to move "idiosyncratic" into long-term memory.

How to Remember idiosyncratic

One effective way to remember "idiosyncratic" (adjective) is to group it with similar words you already know: "eccentric" and "quirky" and "characteristic". When you encounter "idiosyncratic" on a test, these synonym connections help you quickly recall its meaning — "peculiar to an individual or group; unique".

Use flashcard apps with spaced repetition to review "idiosyncratic" at increasing intervals until it becomes automatic.

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• illustrate — To explain or make something clear by using examples or diagrams
• illustrate — To explain or make something clear by using examples or diagrams