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eccentric

/I/k's/E/ntr/I/k/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. not having a common center; not concentric

    adj.all

    Examples
    Eccentric circles.
    Synonyms nonconcentric
    Antonyms concentric concentrical homocentric

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. Deviating or departing from the center, or from the line of a circle; as, an <i>eccentric</i> or elliptical orbit; pertaining to deviation from the center or from true circular motion.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

noun

  1. a person with an unusual or odd personality

    noun.person

    Synonyms eccentric person flake geek oddball

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. a person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)

    noun.person

    Examples
    A friendly eccentric.
    Synonyms case character type

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. A circle not having the same center as another contained in some measure within the first.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

    adj.all

    Examples
    Famed for his eccentric spelling.
    Synonyms bizarre flakey flaky freakish freaky gonzo off-the-wall outlandish outre

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

ecboleecbolicecbolineecceccaleobionecce homoeccentric personeccentricaleccentricallyeccentricityecchymoseecchymosis

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