oddity
12 synonyms for oddity, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A strange or unusual thing, person, or detail.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use oddity
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a genuine oddity
a curious oddity
statistical oddity
Etymology
Built from "odd" plus the noun-forming suffix "-ity", on the same pattern as "rarity" from "rare".
Full origin of oddity →Frequently asked questions
What does “oddity” mean?
The word “oddity” means a strange or unusual thing, person, or detail. In plain terms, something that stands out for being strange or unusual.
How do you pronounce “oddity”?
“Oddity” is pronounced O-dih-tee (/ˈɑdɪti/ in IPA).
How do you use “oddity” in a sentence?
Here is “oddity” used in a sentence: “The two-headed calf was the fairground's star oddity.”
What part of speech is “oddity”?
“Oddity” is a noun.
