What Is Eccentric? Definition And Usage Of This Term

WHAT IS ECCENTRIC – In this topic, we will first know the definition of this term and how is this term used in sentences.

Definition

The Oxford Dictionary described this term as the following:

(of a person or their behavior) unconventional and slightly strange.
(of a thing) not placed centrally or not having its axis or other part placed centrally.
a person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behavior.

On the other hand, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines this term as the following:

deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
deviating from an established or usual pattern or style
deviating from a circular path
located elsewhere than at the geometric center
a person who behaves in odd or unusual ways : an eccentric person

Synonyms and Antonyms

Here are the following synonyms and antonyms of the term:

Synonyms
- bizarre
- bizarro
- cranky
- crazy
- curious
- erratic
- far-out
- funky
- funny
- outré
- character
- codger
- crack
- oddity
- original
- quiz
Antonyms
- ordinary
- conventional
- usual
- normal
- standard
- typical
- stock
- common
- daily
- settled
- set
- fixed
- traditional

Etymology

It is a late Middle English term which is derived from the Greek ekkentrosm which means “out of center”.

Once settled into his parish, his ideas regarding Druidry became increasingly eccentric.
Barnabas and 2 Clement are more eccentric, but the writers must have been persons of some note.
In each was a piano, the eccentric master of the whole being fond of music as the recreation of his literary hours.
With eccentric contraction, the muscle fibers lengthen to lower the weight.
There were eccentric recluse plans to convert the entire building into a private summer residence.