Oddity

Pronunciation: /ˈɑdɪti/

Examples of oddity in a Sentence

formal The scientist was intrigued by the oddity in the experiment results.

informal It was such an oddity to see a cat chasing a squirrel up a tree.

slang That new fashion trend is a real oddity, don't you think?

figurative Her unique perspective on life is what makes her an oddity in this mundane world.

Grammatical Forms of oddity

• past tense: oddities
• plural: oddities
• comparative: odder
• superlative: oddest
• present tense: odd
• future tense: will be odd
• perfect tense: has been odd
• continuous tense: is being odd
• singular: oddity
• positive degree: odd
• infinitive: to be odd
• gerund: oddity
• participle: odd

Origin and Evolution of oddity

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'oddity' originated from the Middle English word 'oditte' which was derived from the Old French word 'odete' meaning 'odd or singular thing'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'oddity' has evolved to refer to something strange, unusual, or peculiar.