oddity

/'ɔditi/
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oddity

The museum displayed the oddity in a glass case.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A strange or unusual person, thing, or event: An oddity is something or someone that is peculiar, bizarre, or deviates from the normal or expected.
    • The quality of being strange or peculiar: Oddity can also refer to the state or characteristic of being odd.
Usage
  • Use "oddity" to describe a single strange object, person, or fact.
  • Use "oddity" to describe the abstract quality of strangeness itself.
  • It is a countable noun when referring to a specific strange thing ("an oddity"). It can be uncountable when referring to the general quality ("full of oddity").
Examples
  • Referring to a strange thing or person:
    • The two-headed calf was considered a biological oddity.
    • He was regarded as a harmless oddity by his neighbors.
  • Referring to the quality of strangeness:
    • The oddity of the situation made everyone uncomfortable.
    • We couldn't help but notice the oddity of his behavior.
Advanced Usage
  • "by oddity of": due to a strange feature or circumstance.
    • By oddity of fate, they met again in the same remote village.
  • "an oddity of nature": a rare or strange natural phenomenon.
    • The stone formation is a true oddity of nature.
Variants and Related Words
  • Odd (adj): strange or unusual.
    • He has some very odd habits.
  • Oddly (adv): in a strange or unusual manner.
    • She was oddly quiet during the meeting.
Synonyms
  • Curiosity: something unusual that arouses interest.
  • Anomaly: something that deviates from what is standard or expected.
  • Eccentricity: an odd or unconventional habit or trait.
Antonyms
  • Normality: the state of being usual or typical.
  • Regularity: the quality of being consistent or usual.
Idioms and Phrases
  • A collector's oddity: an unusual item sought by collectors.
    • The antique shop was full of collector's oddities.
  • Stand out as an oddity: to be noticeably strange or different.
    • His formal suit made him stand out as an oddity at the casual beach party.
oddity

The museum displayed the oddity in a glass case.

Noun
  1. something unusual -- perhaps worthy of collecting
  2. a strange attitude or habit
  3. eccentricity that is not easily explained

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