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Meaning of odd
The primary meaning of the word "odd" is something that is unusual or unexpected.
Etymology of odd
The word "odd" comes from the Old Norse word "odd", which means "point" or "tip", and is related to the Old English word "odd", which means "point" or "edge"
The word "odd" has been used in English since the 13th century to describe something that is unusual or unexpected
Synonyms
strange
unusual
peculiar
weird
bizarre
quirky
eccentric
oddball
offbeat
abnormal
irregular
anomalous
atypical
uncommon
rare
peculiar
outlandish
fantastical
curious
queer
singular
freakish
aberrant
deviant
unorthodox
unconventional
off-center
irregular
idiosyncratic
cranky
crotchety
erratic
wayward
perverse
capricious
whimsical
fanciful
arbitrary
illogical
irrational
unreasonable
inexplicable
enigmatic
mysterious
inexplicable
Definitions
- Used to describe something that is unusual or unexpected in an interesting and often appealing way
- * Used to describe a number that is not divisible by two
- * Used to describe a person who is unusual or unconventional
Usage Examples
- The new employee had an odd habit of wearing different colored socks every day
- * The artist's use of odd materials, such as recycled plastic and fabric, created a unique and thought-provoking sculpture
- * The odd number of guests at the party made it difficult to arrange the seating
Antonyms
normal
usual
ordinary
typical
common
regular
even
standard
conventional
traditional
familiar
expected
predictable
reasonable
logical
rational
sensible
practical
mundane
dull
uninteresting
boring
uninspiring
straightforward
unremarkable
unexceptional
average
mediocre