oddity

/ˈɒdɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

something or someone that is unusual or unexpected

“The art installation was a fascinating oddity in the otherwise mundane cityscape.”

2. noun

a strange or unusual phenomenon

“The scientist studied the oddity of the comet’s tail formation.”

3. noun

a peculiarity or quirk

“His oddity for collecting antique door knobs was both fascinating and confusing.”

4. adjective

unusual or unexpected in an interesting way

“The oddity of her fashion choices made her stand out at the party.”

Synonyms

  • anomaly
  • curiosity
  • peculiarity

Antonyms

  • normality
  • ordinariness