Definition of caprice

capricenoun

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/kəˈpriːs//kəˈpriːs/

The word "caprice" has its origins in the 14th century. It comes from the Old French word "capricier," which means "to take a fancy to something" or "to be whimsical." This Old French word is derived from the Latin "caprichium," which means "whimsical desire" or "inclination." The Latin term is a combination of "capra," meaning "goat," and "licium," meaning "pleasure" or "desire." The goat was considered to be a capricious animal, known to be sudden and unpredictable in its movements. Over time, the term "caprice" has evolved to describe a sudden, unpredictable change of mind or a fleeting whimsy.

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a sudden change in attitude or behaviour for no obvious reason

sự thay đổi đột ngột về thái độ hoặc hành vi mà không có lý do rõ ràng

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the fact of tending to change your mind suddenly or behave unexpectedly

thực tế là có xu hướng thay đổi suy nghĩ đột ngột hoặc hành động bất ngờ