Odder: meaning, definitions and examples
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odder
[ หษd.ษr ]
strange behavior
The word 'odder' is the comparative form of 'odd', which describes something that is unusual or unexpected. It implies a comparison, suggesting that one thing is more strange or peculiar than another. In various contexts, 'odder' can indicate unexpected events, unusual characteristics in people, or peculiar situations. It often carries a whimsical or eccentric connotation, suggesting that something may be charmingly unusual or deviating from the norm.
Synonyms
more peculiar, more unusual, quirkier, stranger
Examples of usage
- His behavior was odder than usual during the meeting.
- She wore an odder outfit than her friends.
- The results of the experiment produced odder outcomes than anticipated.
Translations
Translations of the word "odder" in other languages:
๐ต๐น estranho
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช seltsam
๐ฎ๐ฉ aneh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะทะฒะธัะฐะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ dziwny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅๅฆใช
๐ซ๐ท รฉtrange
๐ช๐ธ extraรฑo
๐น๐ท garip
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด์ํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุฑูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ podivnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ podivnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅๆช็
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤuden
๐ฎ๐ธ sรฉrkennilegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑำฉัะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แฌแแ แแแฃแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tuhaf
๐ฒ๐ฝ extraรฑo
Etymology
The word 'odd' originates from the Old Norse word 'oddi', which means 'a point or a corner'. In Middle English, it evolved to describe numbers that cannot be divided evenly by two, symbolizing an imbalance or deviation from the norm. The comparative form 'odder' developed as part of this linguistic evolution, indicating an increase in strangeness or peculiarity. Initially, it was used to describe numerical properties, but over time, it began to encompass a broader range of meanings, applying to behaviors, appearances, and situations that are not just numerically 'odd' but also out of the ordinary. Its usage continues to adapt in modern English, reflecting cultural shifts in describing actions and attributes that stand out due to their unique or atypical nature.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #35,004, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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