Word Definition

Odd

  1. Different from what is usual or common; unusual; singular; peculiar; unique; strange.
  2. Not divisible by 2 without a remainder; not capable of being evenly paired, one unit with another; as, 1, 3, 7, 9, 11, etc., are odd numbers.
  3. Remaining over; unconnected; detached; fragmentary; hence, occasional; inconsiderable; as, odd jobs; odd minutes; odd trifles.
  4. Not paired with another, or remaining over after a pairing; without a mate; unmatched; single; as, an odd shoe; an odd glove.
  5. Left over after a definite round number has been taken or mentioned; indefinitely, but not greatly, exceeding a specified number; extra.