vagaries

Meanings

• Noun

  Unpredictable or erratic behavior or occurrences.

  - "The vagaries of the stock market can be difficult to predict."
  - "His moods were subject to the vagaries of his emotions."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vagaries
varieties , fraternities , stratagems , obligations

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Variants

List of all variants of vagaries that leads to same result
vagaries , vagary

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'wandering' or 'roaming', from the Latin vagari.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vagaries' has been used in the titles of several literary works, including 'The Vagaries of the Wind' by Jules Verne and 'The Vagaries of Motive' by John Dickson Carr.

2. In the context of weather, 'vagaries' can refer to unusual or unpredictable weather patterns.

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Related Concepts

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1. Unpredictability: The quality of being unpredictable or erratic.

2. Erratic behavior: Behavior that is unpredictable or inconsistent.

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Culture

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In literature, 'vagaries' can refer to the unpredictable or erratic nature of characters or events. In music, a 'vagary' might refer to an improvisational or unconventional element.

How to Memorize "vagaries"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a wandering or roaming path to remember the meaning of 'vagaries'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vagaries' with unpredictability or erratic behavior.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'vagabond' to remember the meaning of 'vagaries'.

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