odd

Words with a similar base: odd

'odd'

[odd.a.01] as in: not divisible by two

'odd'

[odd.s.01] as in: not easily explained

Examples:
it is odd that his name is never mentioned

'odd'

[odd.s.02] as in: an indefinite quantity more than that specified

Examples:
invited 30-odd guests

'odd'

[curious.s.01] as in: beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

Examples:
a curious hybrid accent
her speech has a funny twang
they have some funny ideas about war
had an odd name
the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves
something definitely queer about this town
what a rum fellow
singular behavior

'odd'

[odd.s.04] as in: of the remaining member of a pair, of socks e.g.

'odd'

[leftover.s.01] as in: not used up

Examples:
leftover meatloaf
she had a little money left over so she went to a movie
some odd dollars left
saved the remaining sandwiches for supper
unexpended provisions

Origins

					odd (English)
└── od (Middle English (1100-1500))

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