"Idiosincrasia" is a noun.
/iðjosiŋˈkɾazia/
"Idiosincrasia" refers to a distinctive or peculiar feature or characteristic of an individual, often used to describe the behavioral traits that are unique to a person or group. In medical contexts, it may pertain to a specific reaction to a drug or a peculiar sense in someone's psychological makeup.
In Spanish, the term is frequently used in both spoken and written contexts, particularly in discussions about personality, behavior, and culture.
La idiosincrasia de esa comunidad es muy interesante.
(The idiosyncrasy of that community is very interesting.)
Su idiosincrasia lo hace único en su trabajo.
(His idiosyncrasy makes him unique in his work.)
"Idiosincrasia" is not commonly found in many idiomatic expressions; however, it can be used in phrases that indicate unique characteristics or behaviors. Here are a few examples:
La idiosincrasia de los españoles incluye una forma particular de disfrutar la vida.
(The idiosyncrasy of Spaniards includes a particular way of enjoying life.)
Cada persona tiene su idiosincrasia que la distingue de las demás.
(Everyone has their own idiosyncrasy that distinguishes them from others.)
Entender la idiosincrasia de un país es vital para hacer negocios allí.
(Understanding the idiosyncrasy of a country is vital for doing business there.)
"Idiosincrasia" derives from the Greek word "idiosynkrasía" (ἰδιοσυγκρασία), which combines "idio-" (ἴδιος) meaning "individual, private" and "synkrasis" (συγκράσις) meaning "mixture" or "blend." Over time, it has evolved in the Spanish language to refer to personal traits or a specific combination of characteristics in individuals.
Synonyms - Característica - Peculiaridad - Singularidad
Antonyms - Uniformidad - Común - Generalidad