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caprice

/kəˈpɹiːs/
ca · price
Adverb:capriciously
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Plural:caprices
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Adjective:capricious
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caprice Lexical Profile

caprice Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behavior; an impulsive whim or fancy.

Example

"The director's sudden decision to rewrite the script was dismissed by the cast as a mere caprice."

2

A lively, typically free-form piece of instrumental music, or a fanciful work of art or architecture; a capriccio.

Example

"The violinist concluded her recital with a dazzling caprice by Paganini."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from French caprice, from Italian capriccio ('sudden start' or 'shiver of fear'), originally derived from capo ('head') and riccio ('hedgehog'), referring to hair standing on end like a hedgehog's spines.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Caprice. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/caprice
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