vagaries
UK: ˈveɪɡəriz | US: ˈveɪɡəriz
n. unpredictable or erratic actions, ideas, or occurrences
n. whimsical or capricious behaviors
vagaries = vag<wander> + aries<noun suffix>
- vag (from Latin vagus, meaning "wandering, uncertain")
- aries (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating plural or collective nature)
Etymology Origin:
The word vagaries traces back to the Latin vagus ("wandering"), reflecting its core idea of unpredictability. Over time, it evolved through French (vaguer) to English, retaining the sense of aimless or erratic movement. The suffix -aries pluralizes the concept, emphasizing the capricious nature of the phenomena described.
The vagaries of the stock market make long-term predictions difficult.
Farmers must adapt to the vagaries of the weather each season.
Her mood swings were as unpredictable as the vagaries of fashion.
The project's success depended on navigating the vagaries of bureaucracy.
Travelers often face the vagaries of delayed flights and lost luggage.