strangeness

noun

strange·​ness ˈstrānj-nəs How to pronounce strangeness (audio)
Synonyms of strangenessnext
1
: the quality or state of being strange
2
: the flavor characterizing a strange quark

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That strangeness has fed centuries of myth. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 For Ballantyne, the moment epitomized the strangeness of the whole situation — a sentiment echoed by fellow passengers. Francesca Street, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026 Fleming’s work is a hyperspecific, manic, digressive observational comedy buried inside a cloud of performance-art strangeness. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026 But for the Bulls front office, there’s a purpose to the strangeness. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strangeness

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of strangeness was in the 14th century

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“Strangeness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/strangeness. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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