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Oddness

The state of being odd, or not even.

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Eccentricity 76% connected

The state of being eccentric; deviation from the customary line of conduct; oddity.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Parity 76% connected

The quality or condition of being equal or equivalent; A like state or degree; equality; close correspondence; analogy; as, parity of reasoning.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Odd 74% connected

Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Odd 74% connected

Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

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Oddity 92% connected

The quality or state of being odd; singularity; queerness; peculiarity; as, oddity of dress, manners, and the like.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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