Meaning of the word peculiarity in English

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peculiarity

US /pɪˌkjuː.liˈer.ə.t̬i/
UK /pɪˌkjuː.liˈer.ə.t̬i/

Noun

1.

the quality of being strange or unusual, or an unusual characteristic or habit:

Example:
You couldn't help but be aware of the peculiarity of the situation.
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