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Definition of oddity

oddity

/ˈɑː.də.ti/
od · di · ty
Adverb:oddly
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Plural:oddities
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Adjective:odd
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oddity Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A strange or unusual person, thing, or trait.

Example

"The local museum features a fascinating collection of historical oddities gathered from around the world."

2

The quality or state of being strange, peculiar, or unusual.

Example

"She was struck by the sheer oddity of the deserted town square in the middle of the afternoon."

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• Rhymes for oddity

• Nearby Words

odd
oddball
oddish
oddity
oddly
oddness
odds

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 18th century by attaching the French-derived abstract noun suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'odd', which comes from Old Norse 'oddi' meaning a point, angle, or third unaligned item.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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