oddities

Meanings

• Adjective

  A quality or situation that is unusual, irregular, strange, or unexpected.

  - "The oddity of the situation left everyone in a state of confusion."
  - "His odd behavior made everyone uncomfortable."

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Synonyms

kook , odd duck , oddball , weirdo , irregularity , outlier , oddness , rumness , weirdness

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oddities
oddities , poddies , boddies

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Variants

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oddities , oddity

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Etymology

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From Old English 'od' meaning 'strange' or 'wonderful' and 'gyd' meaning 'knowledge' or 'wisdom'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'oddities' has been used as the title of several books and exhibitions, including a series of books about strange and unusual objects.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'Oddities' is the name of a shop that sells magical curiosities and oddities.

3. The term 'odd lot' in finance refers to a group of securities that do not fit into a normal pattern or classification.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anomaly: An anomaly is an unusual or unexpected occurrence or feature. It is a deviation from the norm or the expected.

2. Freak: A freak is an unusual or extraordinary person or thing. It can be used to describe someone or something that is different from the norm in a positive or negative way.

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Culture

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In literature, 'oddities' are often used to describe quirks or unusual characteristics of characters or situations. In art, 'oddities' can refer to surreal or strange imagery. In music, 'oddities' can refer to unconventional or experimental sounds.

How to Memorize "oddities"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a situation that is unusual or unexpected to remember the meaning of 'oddities'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oddities' with the idea of something unusual or unexpected to remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Odd is what stands out' to remember the meaning of 'oddities'.

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