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   caprice

   /kəˈpriːs/

   noun

   • 1. a sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour: "the caprices of the electorate" Similar whimwhimsyvagaryfancynotionfadfreakhumourimpulsequirkeccentricityfoiblecrotcheturgeficklenesschangeablenessvolatilityinconstancycapriciousnessfitfulnessunpredictabilityOpposite stability
   • 2. another term for capriccio

   Word Origin mid 17th century: from French, from Italian (see capriccio).

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › capriceCaprice Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of CAPRICE is a sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action. How to use caprice in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Caprice.

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   CAPRICE definition: 1. (the quality of often having) a sudden and usually silly wish to have or do something, or a…. Learn more.

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   CAPRICE meaning: 1. (the quality of often having) a sudden and usually silly wish to have or do something, or a…. Learn more.

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   Caprice definition: a sudden, unpredictable change, as of one's mind or the weather.. See examples of CAPRICE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCAPRICE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   noun. 1. a sudden, impulsive change in the way one thinks or acts; freakish notion; whim. 2. a capricious quality or nature. 3. Music. a capriccio.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › capriceCaprice - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A caprice can be just a fun impulsive act, but it also can be something done on a quick whim, without thinking it through or preparing for the change in direction. Having a sudden liking, or caprice, for someone or something can be short-lived too.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › capriceCaprice - definition of caprice by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a sudden or unpredictable change of attitude, behaviour, etc; whim. 2. a tendency to such changes. 3. (Classical Music) another word for capriccio.