Odd
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Odd ( adjective )
- Not divisible by two without leaving a remainder.
- Not typical or usual.
- Strange or peculiar.
- Not even or balanced in arrangement or distribution.
Origin:
From old english odde "odd, single", from proto-germanic *audaz "odd, single".
Examples:
- He has an odd number of socks.
- She found it odd that he didn't show up to the party.
- The odd shape of the building made it stand out.
- The odd pattern of the wallpaper made it look unique.
- The odd combination of flavors in the dish was surprisingly delicious.
(As a noun)
Odd ( noun )
- Not divisible by two without leaving a remainder.
- Not typical or usual.
- Strange or peculiar.
- Not even or balanced in arrangement or distribution.
Origin:
From old english odde "odd, single", from proto-germanic *audaz "odd, single".
Examples:
- He has an odd number of socks.
- She found it odd that he didn't show up to the party.
- The odd shape of the building made it stand out.
- The odd pattern of the wallpaper made it look unique.
- The odd combination of flavors in the dish was surprisingly delicious.