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- [od-i-tee]
- /ˈɒd ɪ ti/
- /ˈɒd.ɪ.ti/
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- [od-i-tee]
- /ˈɒd ɪ ti/
Definitions of oddities word
- noun plural oddities an odd or remarkably unusual person, thing, or event. 1
- noun plural oddities the quality of being odd; singularity, strangeness, or eccentricity. 1
- noun plural oddities an odd characteristic or trait; peculiarity. 1
- noun oddities Plural form of oddity. 1
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Origin of oddities
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; odd + -ity
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Parts of speech for Oddities
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oddities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
oddities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oddities
noun oddities
- foibles — A minor weakness or eccentricity in someone's character.
- idiosyncrasies — a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
- eccentricities — an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities.
- kinks — Plural form of kink.
- abnormalities — an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.
Antonyms for oddities
noun oddities
- commonalities — Plural form of commonality.
- conventions — A way in which something is usually done, esp. within a particular area or activity.
- habits — Plural form of habit.
- norms — a standard, model, or pattern.
- standards — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
Top questions with oddities
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