Eccentric

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.2.1 Adjective 1.2.1.1 Translations 1.2.2 Noun 1.2.2.1 Translations 1.2.3 Related Terms

English

Etymology

From Latin eccentricus, literally out of centre, from Greek: ekkentros, not having the same centre.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

eccentric

1. Not at or in the centre.
2. Not perfectly circular

   an eccentric or elliptical orbit

3. Having a different center.
4. Deviating from the norm.

   "He has become really eccentric over the years."

5. (Physiology): (of a motion) against the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. flexion of the lower arm while flexing the tricep; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter). (Antonym: Concentric)
6. Acting differently, unexpected.

Translations

• German: excentrique (4)
• German: exzentrisch (1,4)
• Spanish: excéntrico m, excéntrica f

Noun

Singular eccentric

Plural eccentrics

1. A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.
2. One who does not behave like others.
3. (Slang) a kook

Translations

• German: Exzentriker m (2), Exzentrikerin f (2)

Related Terms

• centre
• central
• eccentricitypl:eccentric

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