Eccentricity Definition

ĕksĕn-trĭsĭ-tē
eccentricities
noun
eccentricities
The state, quality, or amount of being eccentric.
Webster's New World
Deviation from the normal, expected, or established.
American Heritage
Deviation from what is ordinary or customary, as in conduct or manner; oddity; unconventionality.
Webster's New World
An eccentric trait or habit; peculiarity.
Webster's New World
The distance between the center of a shaft and the center of its eccentric wheel.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Eccentricity

Noun

Singular:
eccentricity
Plural:
eccentricities

Origin of Eccentricity

Eccentricity Sentence Examples

  • A new enthusiastic young writer joins the staff of jaded hacks each with their own eccentricity.

  • It is therefore a conic section having its eccentricity equal to unity.

  • Divide SX internally at A and externally at A', so that the ratios SA/AX and SA'/A'X are each equal to the eccentricity.

  • However, a modest orbital eccentricity is plainly not incompatible with life.

  • It's okay to express your eccentricity and imagination, but keep in mind if you are employee or student, your style may become cause for concern.

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