Definitions
- Describing a person's unconventional or unusual behavior or ideas. - Referring to the deviation of an orbit or path from a perfect circle or center. - Talking about the quality of being strange, peculiar, or unconventional.
- Referring to something that is located outside of the center or away from the norm. - Describing a person or thing that is unusual or deviates from the expected or conventional. - Talking about the quality of being different, unique, or nonconformist.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that deviates from the norm or is unconventional.
- 2Both words can be used to describe people, ideas, or objects.
- 3Both words have similar spellings and pronunciations.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Eccentricity is more commonly used than excentricity in everyday language.
- 2Meaning: Eccentricity emphasizes the deviation from a center or norm, while excentricity emphasizes being outside of the center or norm.
- 3Connotation: Eccentricity can have both positive and negative connotations, while excentricity is often associated with being unique or nonconformist.
- 4Usage in science: Eccentricity is a specific term used in astronomy and physics to describe the deviation of an orbit or path from a perfect circle or center, while excentricity is not used in scientific contexts.
Remember this!
Eccentricity and excentricity are synonyms that describe something that deviates from the norm or is unconventional. However, eccentricity emphasizes the deviation from a center or norm, while excentricity emphasizes being outside of the center or norm. Eccentricity is more commonly used and has both positive and negative connotations, while excentricity is less common and often associated with being unique or nonconformist.
