eccentricity
Translation
eccentricity, oddness, peculiarity
Examples
His eccentricity was charming to some people.
His eccentricity was charming to some people.
The eccentricity of the planet's orbit was unusual.
The eccentricity of the planet's orbit was unusual.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) eccentricity someone's quality of being eccentric His eccentricity is well known.
the eccentricity of ((sth.)) the deviation of a curve from circularity The eccentricity of the orbit is a key factor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: oddity, peculiarity, weirdness; Antonyms: normality, conventionality
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out of) + 'centrum' (centre). Literally 'out of the centre'.
Memory Tips
Picture someone standing 'out of the centre' of a group, behaving differently.