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English

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Etymology

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From Italian vagare ("wander") and/or its source Latin vagari ("to wander"), from Latin vagus ("wandering"). Later apparently reinterpreted in English as vague + -ery but without changing the spelling. Surface analysis: vag(us) + -ary.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA: /vəˈɡɛɚ.i/ (General American, formerly)
  • IPA: /ˈveɪɡəɹi/ (General American, now commonly)
  • Audio (US): En-us-vagary.ogg

Noun

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vagary (plural vagaries)

  1. An erratic, unpredictable occurrence or action.
  2. Something vague.
  3. An impulsive or illogical desire; a caprice or whim.
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Derived terms

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See also

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