vagary

Meanings

• Noun

  A whim or caprice, often an unpredictable or erratic action or behavior.

  - "His vagaries made it impossible to predict what he would do next."
  - "Despite her vagaries, she remained a beloved figure in the community."

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Pronunciation

1. /vəˈɡɛɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with vagary
variety , repertoire , fraternity

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Variants

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

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Etymology

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From Middle English vagary, from vag, wander, rove, from Old North French vagier, to wander, rove.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'vagary' is also used in mathematics to describe a curve that deviates significantly from a straight line.

2. In astrology, a vagary is a deviation from the expected position of a planet or other celestial body.

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Related Concepts

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1. caprice: A sudden, unaccountable desire or whim.

2. erratic: Deviating from what is normal, regular, or straight.

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Culture

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In literature, vagary is often used to describe unpredictable or erratic behavior of characters, adding an element of surprise and suspense to the story.

How to Memorize "vagary"

1. visualize
   

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   - Associate vagary with the image of a windy day, with unpredictable gusts of wind.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the spelling of vagary by associating it with the word 'vagabond,' which has a similar beginning.

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