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单词 idiocrasy
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Definition of idiocrasy in English:

idiocrasy

noun ˌɪdɪˈɒkrəsi
rare
  • A peculiarity of physical or mental constitution; = "idiosyncrasy" 3.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Webster. From Byzantine Greek ἰδιοκρασία peculiar temperament from ancient Greek ἰδιο- + -κρασία from κρᾶσις mixing, tempering + -ία. Compare post-classical Latin idiocrasia.

Definition of idiocrasy in US English:

idiocrasy

nounˌɪdɪˈɒkrəsi
rare
  • A peculiarity of physical or mental constitution; = "idiosyncrasy" 3.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in John Webster. From Byzantine Greek ἰδιοκρασία peculiar temperament from ancient Greek ἰδιο- + -κρασία from κρᾶσις mixing, tempering + -ία. Compare post-classical Latin idiocrasia.

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