eccentric
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ec·cen·tric
(ek-sen'trik), Do not confuse this word with acentric.1. Abnormal or peculiar in ideas or behavior. Synonym(s): erratic (1)
2. Proceeding from a center. Compare: centrifugal (2).
3. Synonym(s): peripheral
[G. ek, out, + kentron, center]
eccentric
adjective Referring to eccentricity.noun A person whose behaviour or mannerisms are generally regarded as deviating from an accepted norm.
eccentric
adjective Not central, peripheral noun A person not regarded as 'normal' by his peers, friends, or familyec·cen·tric
(ek-sen'trik)1. Abnormal or peculiar in ideas or behavior.
2. Situated away from a center or proceeding from a center.
Compare: centrifugal (2)
Compare: centrifugal (2)
3. Synonym(s): peripheral.
eccentric
Located away from, or deviating from, the centre or from the usual position.ec·cen·tric
(ek-sen'trik) Do not confuse this word with acentric.1. Abnormal or peculiar in ideas or behavior.
Synonym(s): erratic (1) .
Synonym(s): erratic (1) .
2. Proceeding from a center.