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- Dictionaryeccentricity/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsɪti/
noun
- 1. the quality of being eccentric: "the eccentricity of his views"
- 2. deviation of a curve or orbit from circularity. technical
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Eccentricity is the state of being eccentric or an eccentric action. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of eccentricity with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.
Eccentricity is the quality or state of being eccentric, or deviating from an established pattern or norm. It can also refer to a mathematical constant or an orbit's deviation from circularity.
Eccentricity, peculiarity, quirk, idiosyncrasy all refer to some noticeable deviation in behavior, style, or manner from what is normal or expected. Eccentricity usually suggests a mildly amusing but harmless characteristic or style: a whimsical eccentricity in choice of clothing.
Eccentricity is unusual or unconventional behaviour, or a deviation from a circular path or orbit. Learn the synonyms, pronunciation, and usage of eccentricity in different contexts, such as mathematics, mechanics, and literature.
Eccentricity is strange, out-of-the-ordinary, sometimes weirdly attractive behavior or dress. Sleeping with your boots on is pretty normal if you're a cowboy, but leaving them on for bedtime in your city apartment, that shows some eccentricity.
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 its usage in sentences.
Eccentricity is the state of being eccentric or an eccentric action. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms and usage of eccentricity with examples from various sources.
