eccentricity

noun

ec·cen·tric·i·ty ˌek-(ˌ)sen-ˈtri-sə-tē How to pronounce eccentricity (audio)

plural eccentricities

: the quality or state of being eccentric

: deviation from an established pattern or norm

especially : odd or whimsical behavior

: a mathematical constant that for a given conic section is the ratio of the distances from any point of the conic section to a focus and the corresponding directrix

: the eccentricity of an astronomical orbit used as a measure of its deviation from circularity

Synonyms

crotchet
curiosity
erraticism
idiosyncrasy
individualism
kink
mannerism
oddity
peculiarity
quiddity
quip
quirk
singularity
tic
trick
twist

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Example Sentences

Some people weren't very tolerant of his eccentricity. Talking to her plants is one of her many eccentricities.

Recent Examples on the Web Donning her usual sunglasses, Rachel Zoe channeled bohemian eccentricity with her Wellington shoulder bag.

Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 The transitions between songs are seamless, thanks to production work of Martin Meissonier, and the eccentricity of Adé’s almost psychedelic style, combined with traditional rhythms, shot World Beat music and Afro-pop to international renown.

Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 In their commitment, power and eccentricity, each of these subjects makes for a fascinating study.

Lori Waxman, chicagotribune.com, 18 Dec. 2021 To further add to the eccentricity, there is bespoke and colorful artwork displayed throughout the hotel and paneling designed by Artistic Licence.

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 25 July 2022 No stranger to eccentricity, the Puerto Rican superstar turns post-breakup grief into candy pop in his bilingual 2021 ballad.

Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2021 At least in High Flying Bird (2019) and Lucky Logan (2017), Soderbergh got vital performances from Sonja Sohn as a bitchy black executrix and Daniel Craig as a redneck savant — surprising testaments to American eccentricity.

Armond White, National Review, 2 July 2021 What’s nice about the book is the variety of personality, extending to eccentricity, of the voices heard and awaiting rejoinders.

Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2021 Think mini and maxi dresses, tunics, shirts and coordinating pants crafted from patterned silk voile that are influenced by the style and eccentricity of Rossy herself.

Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin excentricitāt-, excentricitās, from ecentricus, excentricus "not having the earth exactly at its center, eccentric entry 1" + Latin -itāt-, -itās -ity

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

单词	eccentricities
释义	eccentricity noun ec·cen·tric·i·ty ˌek-(ˌ)sen-ˈtri-sə-tē plural eccentricities 1 a : the quality or state of being eccentric b : deviation from an established pattern or norm especially : odd or whimsical behavior 2 a : a mathematical constant that for a given conic section is the ratio of the distances from any point of the conic section to a focus and the corresponding directrix b : the eccentricity of an astronomical orbit used as a measure of its deviation from circularity Synonyms crotchet curiosity erraticism idiosyncrasy individualism kink mannerism oddity peculiarity quiddity quip quirk singularity tic trick twist See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Some people weren't very tolerant of his eccentricity. Talking to her plants is one of her many eccentricities. Recent Examples on the Web Donning her usual sunglasses, Rachel Zoe channeled bohemian eccentricity with her Wellington shoulder bag. Ian Malone, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2022 The transitions between songs are seamless, thanks to production work of Martin Meissonier, and the eccentricity of Adé’s almost psychedelic style, combined with traditional rhythms, shot World Beat music and Afro-pop to international renown. Tony Le Calvez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Aug. 2022 In their commitment, power and eccentricity, each of these subjects makes for a fascinating study. Lori Waxman, chicagotribune.com, 18 Dec. 2021 To further add to the eccentricity, there is bespoke and colorful artwork displayed throughout the hotel and paneling designed by Artistic Licence. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 25 July 2022 No stranger to eccentricity, the Puerto Rican superstar turns post-breakup grief into candy pop in his bilingual 2021 ballad. Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2021 At least in High Flying Bird (2019) and Lucky Logan (2017), Soderbergh got vital performances from Sonja Sohn as a bitchy black executrix and Daniel Craig as a redneck savant — surprising testaments to American eccentricity. Armond White, National Review, 2 July 2021 What’s nice about the book is the variety of personality, extending to eccentricity, of the voices heard and awaiting rejoinders. Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 8 Feb. 2021 Think mini and maxi dresses, tunics, shirts and coordinating pants crafted from patterned silk voile that are influenced by the style and eccentricity of Rossy herself. Felicity Carter, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Medieval Latin excentricitāt-, excentricitās, from ecentricus, excentricus "not having the earth exactly at its center, eccentric entry 1" + Latin -itāt-, -itās -ity First Known Use 1545, in the meaning defined at sense 1a eccentricities noun plural of eccentricity as in quirks an odd or peculiar habit one of the woman's eccentricities was her lifelong habit of reading while soaking in the bathtub for hours Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance quirks tricks idiosyncrasies characteristics traits mannerisms peculiarities habits oddities curiosities tics singularities crotchets twists quiddities quips kinks affectations attributes tendencies personalities individualisms erraticisms characters attitudes properties customs patterns practices perversions airs abnormalities proclivities addictions predilections inclinations ways penchants leanings partialities humors identities predispositions temperaments propensities individualities bents dispositions wonts geniuses practises marks natures neuroticisms genii turns Antonyms & Near Antonyms conformities
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