Synonyms for oddity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : od-i-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɒd ɪ ti

Top 10 synonyms for oddity Other synonyms for the word oddity

Définition of oddity

Origin :
  • 1713, "odd characteristic or trait," a hybrid from odd + -ity. Meaning "odd person" is first recorded 1748.
  • noun abnormality
Example sentences :
  • Its oddity struck me, and remained impressed upon my memory.
  • Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  • But the oddity in the present case was that he said nothing.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • If he did not seem exactly interested, he certainly behaved with some oddity.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • There was no mention of the oddity of behavior of shiploads of surplus grain aloft.
  • Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster
  • The oddity and incongruity of her attire attracted attention.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • Perhaps so, but the oddity impressed me; it was a new string to me.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth String   » by John Philip Sousa
  • Tony smiled, as much at the oddity of the question as in acquiescence.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • And as for you, Oddity, you were never like other rats; you were always intended for a watch-dog.
  • Extract from : « The Rambles of a Rat » by A. L. O. E.
  • I should have thought him joking, but Oddity was never guilty of a joke in his life.
  • Extract from : « The Rambles of a Rat » by A. L. O. E.
  • But Oddity was, without a doubt, the most patient and steady of rats.
  • Extract from : « The Rambles of a Rat » by A. L. O. E.

Antonyms for oddity

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