odd number

[ od nuhm-ber ]

noun

1. a number that leaves a remainder of 1 when divided by 2:

   7, 13, and 195 are odd numbers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of odd number¹

First recorded in 1350–1400

Example Sentences

The padrone asks us, in case we decide to drive, whether we will give a seat in our carriage to the odd number.

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On the other hand, with any odd number of cylinders the explosions will occur at equal intervals in the cycle.

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In fact, he is in control of the game, but is not allowed to play except when there is present an odd number without him.

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I will try to make this clearer by an example:—The odd number is always called by the name of odd?

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This is particularly applicable where an odd number of cuts must be taken to reach the bottom of the new grades.

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