offkilter

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not aligned or balanced; askew, awry, or out of the normal position or condition.

  - "The picture on the wall was slightly offkilter."
  - "The wobbly table made it difficult to eat off an offkilter plate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with offkilter
awry , quirky , tawdry

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Variants

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off-kilter

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'askew' or 'awry', offkilter is believed to have developed from the Old English word 'of' meaning 'off' and 'kil' meaning 'corner'.

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Trivia

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1. The term offkilter is often used in the field of physics to describe a system that is not in equilibrium.

2. In music, a musician may intentionally play offkilter to add an element of surprise or unpredictability to their performance.

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Related Concepts

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1. askew: Similar in meaning to offkilter, askew means not aligned or not in the right position.

2. awry: Another term with a similar meaning to offkilter, awry means not in the right direction or position.

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Culture

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Offkilter is a term used in various contexts, including physics and mathematics, where it refers to a system that is not in equilibrium. In literature and art, offkilter can describe a character or situation that is unbalanced or uneven.

How to Memorize "offkilter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a picture that is slightly tilted or a table that wobbles to remember the meaning of offkilter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word offkilter with the feeling of instability or unevenness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Off Kilter' to remember that things that are offkilter are not aligned or balanced.

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