Oddities: meaning, definitions and examples

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oddities

 

[ หˆษ’dษชtษชz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

strange things

Oddities refer to strange or peculiar things that deviate from the norm. These are typically unusual or unexpected occurrences that spark curiosity or amusement.

Synonyms

anomalies, curiosities, peculiarities

Examples of usage

  • The museum of oddities is filled with bizarre artifacts.
  • She collects oddities from around the world to display in her home.
Context #2 | Noun

uncommon characteristics

Oddities can also refer to uncommon or unique characteristics that make someone or something stand out. These traits may be quirky, eccentric, or unconventional.

Synonyms

distinctiveness, eccentricities, quirks

Examples of usage

  • His oddities made him a memorable character in the movie.
  • The artist's paintings were known for their oddities and originality.

Translations

Translations of the word "oddities" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estranhezas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคœเฅ€เคฌเฅ‹เค—เคฐเฅ€เคฌ เคšเฅ€เคœเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seltsamkeiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keanehan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฒะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwactwa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‡ๅฆ™ใชใ‚‚ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bizarreries

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rarezas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gariplikler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ด์ƒํ•œ ๊ฒƒ๋“ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฑุงุฆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podivnosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zvlรกลกtnosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฅ‡ๅผ‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤudnosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ furรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะบัˆะตะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒชแƒœแƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ribษ™liklษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rareza

Etymology

The word 'oddities' originated from the Middle English word 'odde' meaning 'odd, singular, different'. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe unusual or peculiar things. The concept of oddities has intrigued people throughout history, leading to the creation of curiosity cabinets and museums dedicated to showcasing the strange and unique.

See also: odd, oddball, oddity, oddly, oddness, odds.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,262, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.