ad. Such as to be greater than usual; particularly; exceptionally.
ad. Such as to be strange or odd.
ad. Strongly associated with.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ad. In a peculiar manner; particularly; in a rare and striking degree; unusually.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In a peculiar manner; in a manner not common to others; hence, in a remarkable or impressive degree; especially; particularly; strangely: as, he had made this subject peculiarly his own; she was very peculiarly attired.
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ad. uniquely or characteristically
ad. to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
ad. in a manner differing from the usual or expected
Word Usage
"Fortunately for an answer to this question, air is as vital to change in the inorganic processes of nature as it is to those other changes which we call peculiarly life."