oddity

Meanings

• Adjective

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

  - "The oddity of the situation left everyone in a state of shock."
  - "The oddity of his behavior raised questions among his colleagues."

• Noun

  A peculiar or unusual object or circumstance.

  - "The museum displayed various oddities from around the world."
  - "The magician pulled an oddity out of his hat to astonish the audience."

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Synonyms

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

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oddity
odd job , godsend , modern , codename , podium

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Variants

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oddities , oddity

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Etymology

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From Old French 'odite' meaning 'strangeness, wonder' or Latin 'oddus' meaning 'strange, unusual'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'oddity' comes from the Old French word 'odite', which means 'strangeness, wonder'.

2. The term 'oddball' is a slang term for someone or something that is unusual or unconventional.

3. In mathematics, an odd number is a number that cannot be evenly divided by 2.

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Related Concepts

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1. Anomaly: An anomaly is a deviation from the normal or expected. It is often used interchangeably with 'oddity', but can refer to more specific deviations or abnormalities.

2. Quirk: A quirk is a peculiar or unusual trait or behavior. It can be seen as a type of oddity, but often refers to small or insignificant deviations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'oddity' has been used to describe unusual or strange characters, situations, or objects. In art, it can refer to surreal or abstract works that challenge conventional norms. In music, it can refer to experimental or unconventional genres or compositions.

How to Memorize "oddity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strange or unusual object or situation to associate with the word 'oddity'. For example, imagine a three-legged dog or a person wearing a striped shirt and a feather hat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oddity' with the concept of something unusual or strange. For example, think of the word 'bizarre' or 'unusual' when you see the word 'oddity'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to help remember the meaning of 'oddity'. For example, remember that 'odd' starts with the same letter as 'oddity' and means 'unusual'.

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