vagary (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def an unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.)
examples the vagaries of the weather
his wealth fluctuates with the vagaries of the stock market
he has dealt with human vagaries for many years
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Hypernym change, alteration, modification
Incoming links
Hyponym change, alteration, modification

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