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Eccentric

Definition

Eccentric is an adjective that describes someone or something as unconventional, peculiar, or odd. It can also be used as a noun to refer to a person who behaves in an unconventional manner or has unconventional habits.

Senses and Usages

1. Adjective

Sense: Unconventional or peculiar

Example: The eccentric artist shocked the world with his strange and abstract paintings.

Sense: Odd or peculiar in behavior

Example: The old man down the street is known for his eccentric fashion choices and unusual hair color.

Sense: Not placed centrally or deviating from a circular path

Example: The eccentric orbit of the planet puzzled astronomers.

2. Noun

Sense: Person with unconventional behavior

Example: The town regarded him as an eccentric due to his habit of collecting random objects.

Sense: Mechanical component with off-center rotation

Example: The eccentric in the engine caused the machine to vibrate strangely.

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