Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
eccentricity
noun
/ˌɛksɛnˈtrɪsɪti/
Definition
Eccentricity refers to the quality of being unconventional or slightly strange. It can also denote the degree to which a curve deviates from being circular in geometry.
Examples
- Her eccentricity made her stand out in a crowd.
- The scientist’s theories were marked by a certain eccentricity that intrigued his peers.
Meaning
In everyday language, eccentricity often describes someone whose behavior is different from what is considered normal or expected.
Synonyms
- quirkiness
- unconventionality
- peculiarity
- oddity
