How Do You Spell PECULIARISE?

Pronunciation: [pɪkjˈuːli͡əɹˌa͡ɪz] (IPA)

The word "peculiarise" is spelled as pɪˈkjuliəraɪz, with stress on the second syllable. The "-ise" suffix is used in British English, while American English uses "-ize." The word means to make something distinctive or unique, and can be used in various contexts such as language or culture. It is derived from the adjective "peculiar," which also means strange or unusual, and the suffix "-ise/-ize," which is added to verbs to mean "to make or become."

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PECULIARISE Meaning and Definition

  1. "Peculiarize" is a verb that refers to the act of making or becoming peculiar or distinctive in some way. The term is derived from the word "peculiar," which means something unique, strange, or uncommon.

    When used in the context of "peculiarizing," it typically suggests an intentional or purposeful process of making something stand out or deviate from the norm. It involves adding distinctive features or characteristics to something with the aim of making it unique or different from others in its category.

    "Peculiarize" can be used to describe various aspects or entities. For instance, an artist might use this term to describe the process of adding unusual or idiosyncratic elements to their artwork, thereby making it distinct from other pieces. In literature, it could denote the intentional inclusion of peculiar or unconventional details in a story or character, allowing it to stand out.

    Additionally, "peculiarize" can also refer to the act of making oneself or one's behavior distinct from others. It implies the conscious decision to embrace one's individuality and express it in a way that sets them apart from the crowd.

    Overall, "peculiarize" encompasses the idea of amplifying uniqueness, deviating from the ordinary, or emphasizing distinctive aspects to create an identity or characteristic that is distinct, peculiar, or unconventional.

  2. To appropriate; to make peculiar.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for PECULIARISE

  • oeculiarise
  • leculiarise
  • -eculiarise
  • 0eculiarise
  • pwculiarise
  • psculiarise
  • pdculiarise
  • prculiarise
  • p4culiarise
  • p3culiarise
  • pexuliarise
  • pevuliarise
  • pefuliarise
  • peduliarise
  • pecyliarise
  • pechliarise
  • pecjliarise
  • peciliarise
  • pec8liarise
  • pec7liarise

Conjugate verb Peculiarise

CONDITIONAL

I would peculiarise
you would peculiarise
he/she/it would peculiarise
we would peculiarise
they would peculiarise

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be peculiarising
you would be peculiarising
he/she/it would be peculiarising
we would be peculiarising
they would be peculiarising

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have peculiarise
you would have peculiarise
he/she/it would have peculiarise
we would have peculiarise
they would have peculiarise

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been peculiarising
you would have been peculiarising
he/she/it would have been peculiarising
we would have been peculiarising
they would have been peculiarising

FUTURE

I will peculiarise
you will peculiarise
he/she/it will peculiarise
we will peculiarise
they will peculiarise

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be peculiarising
you will be peculiarising
he/she/it will be peculiarising
we will be peculiarising
they will be peculiarising

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have peculiarised
you will have peculiarised
he/she/it will have peculiarised
we will have peculiarised
they will have peculiarised

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been peculiarising
you will have been peculiarising
he/she/it will have been peculiarising
we will have been peculiarising
they will have been peculiarising

IMPERATIVE

you peculiarise
we let´s peculiarise

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to peculiarise

PAST

I peculiarised
you peculiarised
he/she/it peculiarised
we peculiarised
they peculiarised

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was peculiarising
you were peculiarising
he/she/it was peculiarising
we were peculiarising
they were peculiarising

PAST PARTICIPLE

peculiarised

PAST PERFECT

I had peculiarised
you had peculiarised
he/she/it had peculiarised
we had peculiarised
they had peculiarised

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been peculiarising
you had been peculiarising
he/she/it had been peculiarising
we had been peculiarising
they had been peculiarising

PRESENT

I peculiarise
you peculiarise
he/she/it peculiarises
we peculiarise
they peculiarise

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am peculiarising
you are peculiarising
he/she/it is peculiarising
we are peculiarising
they are peculiarising

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

peculiarising

PRESENT PERFECT

I have peculiarised
you have peculiarised
he/she/it has peculiarised
we have peculiarised
they have peculiarised

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been peculiarising
you have been peculiarising
he/she/it has been peculiarising
we have been peculiarising
they have been peculiarising