idiosyncrasy
idiosyncrasy by TSon December 2, 2011
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Idiosyncrasy
The occurances of two people saying or thinking the same thing or idea, usually of a idiotic fashion.
Stoner Billy and Stoner Kyle were both sitting on the couch when they both said, "Wow...this couch is really soft." Creating an idiosyncrasy between the two of them which would be their topic of conversation for the rest of the evening.
Idiosyncrasy by Ben F. Campbell June 6, 2007
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idiosyncrasy
The term "idiosyncrasy" typically refers to a personal habit or quirk, not a medical reaction. However, there are some related terms you could use:
Hypersensitivity: This describes an abnormal sensitivity to a substance, including food or drugs.
Adverse reaction: This is a more general term for any negative response to a substance.
Idiosyncratic reaction: This combines the idea of an individual reaction ("idiosyncratic") with the general concept of a response ("reaction"). It's not as common as hypersensitivity, but it conveys the same meaning.
Here's an example sentence using "hypersensitivity":
John suffered from a peanut hypersensitivity, causing him to break out in hives whenever he ate peanuts.
Hypersensitivity: This describes an abnormal sensitivity to a substance, including food or drugs.
Adverse reaction: This is a more general term for any negative response to a substance.
Idiosyncratic reaction: This combines the idea of an individual reaction ("idiosyncratic") with the general concept of a response ("reaction"). It's not as common as hypersensitivity, but it conveys the same meaning.
Here's an example sentence using "hypersensitivity":
John suffered from a peanut hypersensitivity, causing him to break out in hives whenever he ate peanuts.
idiosyncrasy by Arminkshipper July 19, 2024
Idiosyncratic
A word used to describe a person who doesn't fit in, or doesn't abide by social norms. The adjective is more positive than neutral, so idiosyncrasies in a person is a good thing.
Idiosyncratic by Eilonwy winter September 20, 2016
idiosyncratic
idiosyncratic by Dawie K June 20, 2006
Idiosyncratic
Idiosyncratic by DTJones August 28, 2018
idiotsyncracy
Any method or procedure
based in ritual or dogma
that continues by force of momentum
beyond the limits of common sense,
excepting personal, faith-based sacraments, of course.
based in ritual or dogma
that continues by force of momentum
beyond the limits of common sense,
excepting personal, faith-based sacraments, of course.
The idiotsyncracy of democracy
evolved solutions to its own travesties...
the 'square deal, square meal' plan, for example.
evolved solutions to its own travesties...
the 'square deal, square meal' plan, for example.
idiotsyncracy by Healing Practitioner17b July 21, 2009
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