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- Dictionaryec·cen·tric/ikˈsentrik/
adjective
- 1. (of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange: "my favorite aunt is very eccentric"
- 2. (of a thing) not placed centrally or not having its axis or other part placed centrally: technical "a servo driving an eccentric cam"
noun
- 1. a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior: "he enjoys a colorful reputation as an engaging eccentric"
- 2. a disc or wheel mounted eccentrically on a revolving shaft in order to transform rotation into backward-and-forward motion, e.g. a cam in an internal combustion engine.
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Jul 10, 2011 · Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word eccentric, which can mean deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct, or deviating from a circular path. See examples of eccentric as an adjective and a noun, and related words and phrases.
Eccentric can mean strange or unusual, not circular, or a person who behaves in an eccentric way. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.
Eccentric definition: deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd. See examples of ECCENTRIC used in a sentence.
Definitions of eccentric. adjective. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual. “famed for his eccentric spelling” synonyms: bizarre, flakey, flaky, freakish, freaky, gonzo, off-the-wall, outlandish, outre. unconventional. not conventional or conformist. noun. a person with an unusual or odd personality.
Eccentric can mean strange or unusual, not perfectly circular, or someone who behaves in an eccentric way. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.
Learn the meaning of eccentric as an adjective, noun, and device in different contexts. Find synonyms, pronunciation, examples, and related words for eccentric.
Eccentric can mean deviating from a norm, having an off-center axis, or being a peculiar person. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of eccentric in different contexts.
