Oddest: meaning, definitions and examples
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oddest
[ ˈɒdɪst ]
unusual behavior
Oddest is the superlative form of the adjective 'odd', which describes something that is strange or unusual. It implies a greater degree of oddness than simply being odd or peculiar. This term is often used to characterize behavior, situations, or objects that deviate significantly from the norm, drawing attention due to their eccentricity or rarity. As such, it can be found in both casual and formal language to express surprise or curiosity about something that is markedly different.
Synonyms
bizarrest, most unusual, strangest
Examples of usage
- The oddest thing happened at the party.
- She wore the oddest outfit I've ever seen.
- He has the oddest sense of humor.
Translations
Translations of the word "oddest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais estranho
🇮🇳 सबसे अजीब
🇩🇪 seltsamste
🇮🇩 paling aneh
🇺🇦 найдивніший
🇵🇱 najdziwniejszy
🇯🇵 最も奇妙な
🇫🇷 le plus étrange
🇪🇸 el más extraño
🇹🇷 en garip
🇰🇷 가장 이상한
🇸🇦 الأكثر غرابة
🇨🇿 nejpodivnější
🇸🇰 najdivnejší
🇨🇳 最奇怪的
🇸🇮 najčudnejši
🇮🇸 fremsta
🇰🇿 ең оғаш
🇬🇪 ყველაზე უცნაური
🇦🇿 ən qəribə
🇲🇽 el más extraño
Etymology
The word 'odd' has its origins in the Old Norse word 'oddi', which means 'corner' or 'point', and is related to the idea of something that is not even or regular. It was initially used to describe numbers that were not divisible by two. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass behaviors, situations, or items that deviate from the norm in a significant way. The superlative form 'oddest' emerged naturally from this evolution of language, used to designate the utmost degree of strangeness or peculiarity. The usage of 'odd' and 'oddest' reflects a long-standing human fascination with the unusual and a desire to describe experiences and observations that are outside the expected.