Definition/Meaning of caprice

• English - Noun: caprice ( plural caprices ) An impulsive , seemingly unmotivated notion or action . An unpredictable or sudden condition , change , or series of changes . A disposition to be impulsive . An impulsive change of mind . Related terms capricious Translations
• English - Etymology: Borrowing from French caprice , from Italian capriccio , from caporiccio ( “ fright , sudden start ” ): capo ( “ head ” ), from Latin caput + riccio ( “ curly ” ), from Latin ericius ( “ hedgehog ” ), or from Italian capro ( “ goat ” )
• English - Pronunciation: ( UK , US ) IPA (key) : /kəˈpɹis/
• French - Etymology: From Italian capriccio .
• French - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /kapʁis/