What is the meaning of vagary?

noun

  • An unexpected and inexplicable change in something (in a situation or a person's behavior, etc.. )
    • usage: "the vagaries of the weather"; "his wealth fluctuates with the vagaries of the stock market"; "he has dealt with human vagaries for many years"
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