plural idiosyncrasies
Definition of idiosyncrasy
1a
: a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
b
: individual hypersensitiveness (as to a drug or food)
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The first known use of idiosyncrasy was in 1604
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