1
This occurrence, therefore, independent of it's extreme singularity, had an effect very favourable to the purposes of the expedition.
2
He was a striking-looking man; from peculiarities both of person and of garb, the whole effect of his appearance amounted to extreme singularity.
3
He was a striking looking man; from peculiarities both of person and of dress, the whole effect of his appearance amounted to extreme singularity.