eccentric

[ɪkˈsɛntrɪk]

eccentric Definition

• 1. unconventional and slightly strange
• 2. not placed centrally or having its axis placed centrally

Using eccentric: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "eccentric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He was known for his eccentric behavior and unusual fashion sense.

• Example

  The artist's work was praised for its eccentricity and originality.

• Example

  The eccentric design of the building drew both admiration and criticism.

• Example

  The planet's orbit is highly eccentric.

eccentric Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for eccentric

• quirky
• offbeat
• peculiar
• odd
• unconventional

Antonyms for eccentric

• conventional
• normal
• ordinary

Idioms Using eccentric

• march to the beat of a different drum

  to behave or think in a way that is different from most people

  Example

  She has always marched to the beat of a different drum, pursuing her own interests and passions.

• off the beaten path

  away from the usual or popular route or course

  Example

  The restaurant is located off the beaten path, but it's worth the trip for the delicious food.

• a square peg in a round hole

  someone who does not fit in or belong in a particular group or situation

  Example

  He felt like a square peg in a round hole at the corporate job, so he quit to pursue his passion for art.

Phrases with eccentric

• eccentric millionaire

  a wealthy person who is known for their unconventional behavior or lifestyle

  Example

  The eccentric millionaire left his fortune to his pet cat.

• eccentricity of orbit

  the degree to which an orbit deviates from a perfect circle

  Example

  The eccentricity of the planet's orbit causes it to experience extreme temperature changes.

• eccentric character

  a fictional character who is portrayed as being unconventional or quirky

  Example

  The novel's protagonist is an eccentric character who lives alone in a castle.

Origins of eccentric

from Medieval Latin 'eccentricus', from Greek 'ekkentros', from ek- 'out of' + kentron 'center'

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Summary: eccentric in Brief

The term 'eccentric' [ɪkˈsɛntrɪk] refers to unconventional and slightly strange behavior or things that are not placed centrally. It can describe people, such as 'He was known for his eccentric behavior and unusual fashion sense,' or things, such as 'The eccentric design of the building drew both admiration and criticism.' 'Eccentric' extends into phrases like 'eccentric millionaire,' and idioms like 'off the beaten path,' denoting something away from the usual or popular route or course.