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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    unconventional unorthodox quirky offbeat anomalous peculiar odd strange bizarre outlandish eccentric weird freaky irregular abnormal atypical unusual unexpected surprising astonishing astounding remarkable noteworthy notable extraordinary exceptional idiosyncratic whimsical capricious erratic inconsistent illogical unreasonable irrational senseless preposterous ridiculous laughable comical amusing entertaining off-center off-the-wall unusual unconventional nonconformist bohemian hippie beatnik

    Meaning of Eccentric

    The primary meaning of the word "Eccentric" refers to a person or thing that is unconventional or unusual in an appealing and amusing way.

    Definitions

    • Unconventional and slightly strange, often in an appealing and amusing way
    • * Not having a regular or normal shape or position, especially in relation to a central point
    • * Deviating from the norm or standard, often in a way that is considered odd or unconventional

    Etymology of Eccentric

    The word "Eccentric" comes from the Latin words "ex" meaning "out of" or "away from" and "centrum" meaning "center", and the Greek word "ekkentros" meaning "out of the center"
    Historically, the term was used in astronomy to describe the path of a planet or other celestial body that does not follow a perfectly circular orbit around its central point
    Over time, the term took on a broader meaning to describe anything or anyone that deviates from the norm or standard

    Example Uses

    • The artist's eccentric style and use of bold colors made her paintings stand out in the gallery
    • * He's a bit eccentric, but his unconventional approach to problem-solving has led to some remarkable breakthroughs
    • * The eccentric billionaire donated millions to charity, but only on the condition that the donations be used to fund unusual and unconventional projects

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    normal conventional ordinary typical usual expected predictable routine traditional conservative standard regular common mundane boring dull unremarkable uninteresting uninspiring ordinary average mediocre middle-of-the-road mainstream orthodox

    Related Nouns

    personality trait characteristic quirk flaw peculiarity anomaly aberration deviation irregularity anomaly oddity strangeness weirdness freakiness irregularity abnormality atypicality unconventionality nonconformity individuality uniqueness distinctiveness peculiarity

    Related Verbs

    deviate diverge differ stray wander roam meander digress diverge swerve veer deflect depart vary modify alter change transform mutate evolve shift turn pivot

    Related Adjectives

    unusual unconventional irregular abnormal atypical peculiar odd strange bizarre outlandish freaky quirky offbeat anomalous idiosyncratic whimsical capricious erratic inconsistent illogical unreasonable irrational senseless preposterous ridiculous laughable comical amusing entertaining off-center off-the-wall