The difference between Peculiar and Universal

When used as nouns, peculiar means that which is peculiar, whereas universal means a characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

When used as adjectives, peculiar means out of the ordinary, whereas universal means of or pertaining to the universe.

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  1. 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."

  2. Peculiar as an adjective:

    Common or usual for a certain place or circumstance; specific or particular.

    Examples:

    "Kangaroos are peculiar to Australia."

  3. Peculiar as an adjective (dated):

    One's own; belonging solely or especially to an individual; not shared or possessed by others.

  4. Peculiar as an adjective (dated):

    Particular; individual; special; appropriate.

  1. Peculiar as a noun:

    That which is peculiar; a sole or exclusive property; a prerogative; a characteristic.

  2. 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.

  1. Universal as an adjective:

    Of or pertaining to the universe.

  2. Universal as an adjective:

    Common to all members of a group or class.

  3. Universal as an adjective:

    Common to all society; worldwide

    Examples:

    "She achieved universal fame."

  4. Universal as an adjective:

    unlimited; vast; infinite

  5. Universal as an adjective:

    Useful for many purposes; all-purpose.

    Examples:

    "'universal wrench"

  1. Universal as a noun (philosophy):

    A characteristic or property that particular things have in common.

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