IDIOSYNCRATIC

idiosyncratic

(adjective) peculiar to the individual; “we all have our own idiosyncratic gestures”; “Michelangelo’s highly idiosyncratic style of painting”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

idiosyncratic (comparative more idiosyncratic, superlative most idiosyncratic)

Peculiar to a specific individual; eccentric.

Source: Wiktionary


Id`i*o*syn*crat"ic, Id`i*o*syn*crat"ic*al, a.

Definition: Of peculiar temper or disposition; belonging to one's peculiar and individual character.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 February 2025

BARGAIN

(noun) an advantageous purchase; “she got a bargain at the auction”; “the stock was a real buy at that price”


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Coffee Trivia

Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.

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