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Definitions for vagary
vəˈgɛər i, ˈveɪ gə riva·ga·ry
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Princeton's WordNet
vagarynoun
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"
Wiktionary
vagarynoun
An erratic notion or action.
vagarynoun
An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice.
Etymology: Latin vagus (wandering)
Wikipedia
vagary
In the English language, animals have different names depending on whether they are male, female, young, domesticated, or in groups. The best-known source of many English words used for collective groupings of animals is The Book of Saint Albans, an essay on hunting published in 1486 and attributed to Juliana Berners. Most terms used here may be found in common dictionaries and general information web sites.
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vagary
A vagary is an unpredictable, erratic, or unexpected action, occurrence, or instance. It often refers to a sudden or unusual change in behavior, situation, or pattern.
Webster Dictionary
Vagarynoun
a wandering or strolling
Vagarynoun
hence, a wandering of the thoughts; a wild or fanciful freak; a whim; a whimsical purpose
Etymology: [L. vagari to stroll about. See Vague.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Vagary
va-gā′ri, n. a wandering of the thoughts: a wild freak: a whim:—pl. Vagā′ries.—n. Vagā′rian, a person with vagaries.—adjs. Vagā′rious; Vagā′rish.—n. Vagar′ity, irregularity, capriciousness.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of vagary in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of vagary in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- نزوةArabic
- ιδιοτροπία, φαντασιοπληξίαGreek
- extravagancia, rareza, antojo, caprichoSpanish
- هوی و هوسPersian
- päähänpistoFinnish
- capriceFrench
- hóbortHungarian
- tingkahIndonesian
- 엉뚱한 생각Korean
- wispelturigheid, nuk, grilDutch
- lureriNorwegian
- caprichoPortuguese
- выходка, капризRussian
- NYCKSwedish
- yelteklikTurkish
- mơ hồVietnamese
- 奇思妙想Chinese
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