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vagary

[vuh-gair-ee, vey-guh-ree]

noun

plural

vagaries 
  1. an unpredictable or erratic action, occurrence, course, or instance.

    the vagaries of weather; the vagaries of the economic scene.

  2. a whimsical, wild, or unusual idea, desire, or action.

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vagary

/ vəˈɡɛərɪ, ˈveɪɡərɪ /

noun

  1. an erratic or outlandish notion or action; whim

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of vagary1

1565–75, in sense “wandering journey”; apparently < Latin ī to wander
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of vagary1

C16: probably from Latin ī to roam; compare Latin vagus vague
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I also loved their time in the the space portion of the museum because it underlined the vagaries of human history — this is not the first advanced civilization to fall, leaving ruins behind.

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The blends have given Guittard chocolate unique flavor profiles, but it has also served as a hedge against the vagaries of the market.

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But then, the vagaries of baseball set in.

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On an almost daily basis, we learned about the shape of virus evolution, details of disease ecology, and previously unknown vagaries of human pathophysiology.

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It’s one that accommodates the vagaries of human behavior, leaving punishment aside as a secondary concern.

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