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 Definitions of vagary  [əˈgɛər i, ˈveɪ gə ri]  

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Definition of 'vagary' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) vagary
an unpredictable, capricious, or erratic action, occurrence, or course.

2.  vagary
a whimsical, or unusual idea or notion.

Etymology:  (1620–30; appar. < L vagārī to wander)

Definition of 'vagary' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) vagary
an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
"the vagaries of the weather"; "his wealth fluctuates with the vagaries of the stock market"; "he has dealt with human vagaries for many years"


Definition of 'vagary' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) vagary
a wandering or strolling

2. (noun) vagary
hence, a wandering of the thoughts; a wild or fanciful freak; a whim; a whimsical purpose



'vagary' - Nearby Entries  

vagabond  vagabondage  vagal  vagary  vagile  vagina  vaginal artery  



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