Idiosyncratic

/ˌɪdɪəsɪŋˈkrætɪk/adjective

Peculiar or individual

relating to idiosyncrasy

distinctive or unique to an individual or group.

The CEO's idiosyncratic management style, while initially off-putting, ultimately proved to be highly effective in fostering innovation.Business
The software's idiosyncratic user interface required extensive training, but it offered unparalleled customization options.Technology

Origin: From Greek idiosynkrasia, meaning 'a peculiar temperament,' from idios 'one's own' + synkrasis 'mixture, tempering'.

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