特 異(とくい)

とくい

na-adjective, noun

peculiar, unique, singular

See also: 得意(とくい) (good at, specialty)

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

Compare: 得意(とくい) (good at (homophone))

Related: 独特(どくとく) (distinctive)

Compare: 特殊(とくしゅ) (special, specialized)

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