vagary

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

Latin vagus (wandering)

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• (GenAm) IPA: formerly /ˌvəˈɡɛɹi/, now commonly /ˈveɪˌɡəɹi/
• (GenAm) X-SAMPA: formerly /%v@"gEr\i/, now commonly /"veI%g@r\i/

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vagary (plural vagaries)

1. An erratic notion or action.
2. An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice.

[edit] Derived terms

• vagarity

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