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Peculiarize, as a verb, refers to the act of making something or someone distinctive, unique, or characteristic in a particular way. The term is derived from the adjective "peculiar," which means something that is unusual, out of the ordinary, or distinctively individual.
When one peculiarizes something, they are emphasizing its unique or distinctive qualities, making it stand out from the norm or typical. This may involve highlighting specific characteristics, traits, or features that make the subject different or exceptional.
The process of peculiarizing could also involve accentuating the idiosyncrasies, eccentricities, or uncommon aspects of a person, object, concept, or situation. It may be done intentionally to draw attention or to point out the peculiarities that make something interesting, memorable, or original.
In other cases, peculiarizing could refer to an act of personalizing or customizing something according to individual tastes, preferences, or needs, thus making it peculiar to that specific individual or group. It is a way of making something distinctively one's own.
Overall, peculiarizing involves identifying, emphasizing, or enhancing the unique and distinguishing attributes of something or someone, with the aim of giving it a distinctive quality or character that sets it apart from others.
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To appropriate; to make peculiar.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "peculiarize" is derived from the adjective "peculiar", which originated from the Latin word "peculiaris". In Latin, "peculiaris" means "private" or "personal", derived from "peculium", meaning "property" or "wealth". Over time, "peculiar" took on different connotations, referring to something unique or distinctive to a particular individual or group. From this adjective, the verb form "peculiarize" was formed, meaning to make something peculiar or distinct.
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