The difference between Peculiar and Uncommon
When used as adjectives, peculiar means out of the ordinary, whereas uncommon means rare.
Peculiar is also noun with the meaning: that which is peculiar.
Uncommon is also adverb with the meaning: exceedingly, exceptionally.
check bellow for the other definitions of Peculiar and Uncommon
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Peculiar as an adjective:
Out of the ordinary; odd; strange; unusual.
Examples:
"The sky had a peculiar appearance before the storm."
"It would be rather peculiar to see a kangaroo hopping down a city street."
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Peculiar as an adjective:
Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.
Examples:
"Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia."
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Peculiar as an adjective (dated):
One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.
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Peculiar as an adjective (dated):
Particular; individual; special; appropriate.
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Peculiar as a noun:
That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.
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Peculiar as a noun (UK, canon law):
an ecclesiastical district, parish, chapel or church outside the jurisdiction of the bishop of the diocese in which it is situated.
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Uncommon as an adjective:
Rare; not readily found; unusual.
Examples:
"Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state"
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Uncommon as an adjective:
Remarkable; exceptional.
Examples:
"The diamond was of uncommon size"
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Uncommon as an adverb (archaic, UK, dialect):
Exceedingly, exceptionally.