vagary Definition
va·gary (vā′gə rē; və ger′ē, -gar′-)
noun pl. -·gar′·ies
- an odd, eccentric, or unexpected action or bit of conduct
- an odd, whimsical, or freakish idea or notion; oddity; caprice
Etymology: earlier used as a v., to wander < L vagari, to wander < vagus: see vague
vagary Synonyms
vagary Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- weather: The vagaries of the English weather have never prevented a Bowl concert from going ahead!
- fashion: Perhaps the eclipse of the phytoalexins has been caused, at least in part, by the vagaries of fashion in research in Britain.
- climate: Our patio heaters are very popular because they offer a simple and affordable garden heating solution to the vagaries of the British climate.
- market: Chinese media now have to weather the vagaries of the market on their own.
- wind: It was no longer dependent on the vagaries of the wind, or, in more ancient times, the strength of the oarsmen.
- memory: Clement usually quoted from memory; now in regard to the vagaries of the human memory an appeal to personal experience is valid.
Converse of object
- understand: Philander has been a major voice in helping us to understand the vagaries weather investigators must endure.
- give: That is easier said than done, given the vagaries of finding cash or other resources to support research.
- avoid: Even if, for example, you wear what you wear and try to avoid the vagaries of fashion.
- ignore: But don't forget that we can easily ignore the vagaries of environmental constraints on behavior.
- escape: Rate lock is an important method by which borrowers can escape the vagaries of the interest rate.
- withstand: The Blair Government has been much more successful in developing an economy which has grown and withstood the vagaries of the world markets.
Adjective modifier
- infinite: Human communication is a gestalt, made up of gesture, tone and the infinite vagaries of the living face.
- other: Experienced users are accustomed to this and other vagaries of the Net.
- such: If she's up to such vagaries she must suffer for ' em.
- own: The mind has its own vagaries, its ups and downs.
- climatic: The Porton ECN site is very exposed and experiences a wide range of climatic vagaries from severe winter frosts to searing summer heat.
- mere: They are the mere vagaries of a dreaming mind, to which the word of God is not even a ' limit.
Browse dictionary entries near vagary
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- ‹ Vadodara
- ‹ vade mecum
- ‹ vacuum valve
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