Marvel is a synonym of oddity.
As nouns the difference between oddity and marvel
is that
oddity is an odd or strange thing or opinion while
marvel is that which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
As a verb marvel is
to become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
oddity English
Noun
(oddities)
An odd or strange thing or opinion.
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A strange person; an oddball.
Strangeness.
Synonyms
* oddball
See also
* weirdo
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marvel English
Noun
( en noun)
That which causes wonder; a prodigy; a miracle.
* Bible, Exodus xxxiv. 10
- I will do marvels such as have not been done.
Wonder, astonishment.
* Sir Walter Scott
- Use lessens marvel .
Verb
To become filled with wonderment or admiration; to be amazed at something.
* Bible, 1 John iii. 13
- Marvel not, my brethren, if the world hate you.
(obsolete) To marvel at.
- (Wyclif)
(obsolete, transitive, used impersonally) To cause to marvel or be surprised.
* Richard the Redeless
- But much now me marvelleth .
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