Definition

Describing someone or something that is unusual, strange, or different from what is generally accepted or expected.

Example

Her eccentric style of dress made her stand out in the crowd.

Conversation

Have you met Sarah? She's a bit eccentric but really fun to be around.

Yeah, I love her unique style!

Exactly! I think her eccentric taste in music is what makes her so interesting.

Totally! It’s refreshing to see someone who doesn’t care about fitting in.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A person who behaves in strange or unusual ways, often different from what is considered normal.

Example

The artist was known as an eccentric, often wearing mismatched clothes and speaking in riddles.

Conversation

Have you met my neighbor? He's a bit of an eccentric character.

Really? What makes him so eccentric?

Well, he collects vintage typewriters and talks to them like they're alive.

Root Explanation

Eccentric → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or away from) and "kentron" (from Greek, meaning center). The word describes something that is away from the center or deviating from the norm.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'out of' ('ex-') the 'center' ('kentron') — that's why eccentric means deviating from what is usual or expected.

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