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Meaning of weirdness
The state or quality of being unusual or unconventional in an interesting or unsettling way.
Etymology of weirdness
The word "weirdness" has its roots in the Old English and Old Norse words "wyrd" and "urðr" respectively, both meaning "fate" or "destiny".
The term "weird" originally meant "having the power to control fate" and was used to describe the Fates or Norns of Germanic mythology.
Over time, the meaning of the word shifted to describe something strange or unusual, and the suffix "-ness" was added to form the noun "weirdness", which refers to the state or quality of being weird.
Synonyms
Definitions
- The state or quality of being unusual or unconventional in an interesting or unsettling way.
- * A strange or unusual quality or aspect.
Usage Examples
- The weirdness of the situation made it difficult to know how to react.
- * The artist's use of unconventional materials added to the weirdness of the sculpture.
- * The weirdness of the dream stayed with me long after I woke up.