特異(とくい)

とくい
na-adjective, noun
peculiar, unique, singular
1. peculiar, unique, singular
Distinctly different from others in a category; standing out as one of a kind. Used in both neutral-descriptive and scientific contexts to indicate something that deviates notably from the norm.
彼(かれ)は特異(とくい)な才能(さいのう)の持(も)ち主(ぬし)だ。
He is a person with a unique talent.
この地域(ちいき)には特異(とくい)な生態系(せいたいけい)が広(ひろ)がっている。
A unique ecosystem spreads across this region.
特異(とくい)体質(たいしつ)のため、この薬(くすり)を服用(ふくよう)すると副作用(ふくさよう)が出(で)やすい患者(かんじゃ)もいる。
Due to their peculiar constitution, some patients are prone to side effects when taking this medication.

USAGE:
Used as a na-adjective (特異(とくい)な) to describe people, phenomena, or things that are distinctly different. Common in academic, scientific, and medical contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 特異(とくい)な才能(さいのう) (unique talent)
  • 特異(とくい)体質(たいしつ) (peculiar constitution)
  • 特異(とくい)点(てん) (singular point — used in mathematics and science)
  • 特異(とくい)な存在(そんざい) (unique existence/being)

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 独特(どくとく): distinctive, characteristic (neutral, emphasizes individuality)
  • 特殊(とくしゅ): special, specialized (implies requiring special handling or expertise)
  • 得意(とくい): good at, skilled in (same reading but different kanji and meaning)

Related Words

Contrast: 得意(とくい) (good at (homophone))
Related: 独特(どくとく) (distinctive)
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