idiom

• idioFrom Greek 'idios' meaning 'one's own, personal, private, peculiar, distinct.'

The word 'idiom' comes from the Greek 'idios', meaning 'one's own', reflecting the unique and personal nature of idiomatic expressions.

idiosyncrasy

A mode of behavior or way of thought peculiar to an individual.

idiomatic

Peculiar to or characteristic of a particular language.

idiocracy

A form of government in which absolute power is held by a dictator.

idiophone

A musical instrument that creates sound primarily by the instrument as a whole vibrating—without the use of strings or membranes.

1. Meaning 1A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

   The phrase 'kick the bucket' is an idiom meaning to die.

2. Meaning 1A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

   Understanding idioms can be challenging for language learners.

3. Meaning 1A group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words.

   She used an idiom to express her feelings in a unique way.