Oddment: meaning, definitions and examples
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oddment
[ หษd.mษnt ]
various items
An oddment is something that is unusual or different from the usual. It often refers to a leftover piece or remnant of something, such as fabric or materials once used. Oddments can also imply an item that is not part of a standard collection or set.
Synonyms
leftover, remnant, scrap, surplus.
Examples of usage
- She found several oddments of fabric in the attic.
- The shop sold oddments and curiosities.
- In the craft box, there were oddments of paper and ribbon.
Translations
Translations of the word "oddment" in other languages:
๐ต๐น resto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเฅ เคนเฅเค เคธเคพเคฎเคพเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช รberbleibsel
๐ฎ๐ฉ sisa
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะปะธัะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ reszta
๐ฏ๐ต ๆฎใ็ฉ
๐ซ๐ท reste
๐ช๐ธ resto
๐น๐ท artฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ์ ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุงูุง
๐จ๐ฟ zbytek
๐ธ๐ฐ zvyลกok
๐จ๐ณ ๅฉไฝ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ ostanek
๐ฎ๐ธ afgangur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qalฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ sobrante
Etymology
The word 'oddment' originated in the late 15th century from the combination of 'odd,' which comes from the Old English 'odd,' meaning 'strange' or 'unusual,' and the noun-forming suffix '-ment.' This formation reflects the idea of something that is left over or not conforming to the norm. The use of 'odd' has evolved to describe not just strangeness, but also items that are in surplus or that do not fit into predefined categories. Over time, 'oddments' have been used in various contexts, from sewing and crafts to describing miscellaneous items in a collection. In contemporary usage, it often conveys a sense of rarity or uniqueness, highlighting the peculiar nature of the items described.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #42,948, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.
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