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acrobatics (used with a sing. verb) any display of unusual dexterity or precision. [1/3 definitions]
adventitious in biology, occurring in an unusual or unexpected place; irregular. [1/2 definitions]
anal-retentive in psychoanalysis, having or showing unusual obstinacy, frugality, or an excessive concern with trivial details that supposedly results from conflict over toilet training in childhood. [2 definitions]
anatomical peculiarity a physical trait or characteristic of one's body that is considered unusual or abnormal.
atypical not like others of the same type; not typical; unusual.
badlands a barren region characterized by rock that has eroded into unusual shapes.
bind a situation of unusual difficulty. [1/13 definitions]
bizarre strikingly odd or unusual, esp. in appearance or behavior.
cakewalk a high-strutting, marchlike dance done in competition for the prize of a cake, awarded to the most intricate or unusual performance. [1/5 definitions]
charisma an unusual ability to influence people and arouse devotion. [1/2 definitions]
collector's item an object that might have especial value or interest for a collector, usu. because it is rare or unusual.
contort to twist into an unusual or unnatural shape. [2 definitions]
contortionist an acrobat who can twist his or her arms, legs, and body into unusual positions.
conversation piece an unusual object that attracts attention and stimulates conversation. [1/2 definitions]
curiosity an unusual or novel thing. [1/2 definitions]
debility a state of unusual physical weakness, esp. as the result of disease.
different not ordinary; unusual. [1/4 definitions]
distinctive serving to set apart or mark as distinct or unusual.
double-jointed having joints that will bend freely and at unusual angles.
exceptional uncommon, unusual, or out of the ordinary. [1/2 definitions]
exotic strikingly or intriguingly unusual. [1/3 definitions]