Eccentric

/ɪkˈsɛntrɪk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person whose behavior or views are considered unconventional or strange.

The town was full of eccentrics, each with their own unique quirks.

A device having a mechanism that produces a motion in a circular path.

The engine used an eccentric to convert rotary motion into linear motion.

adjective

Unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

His eccentric fashion sense made him a standout at the event.

Off-center or not in the usual position.

The artist's painting featured an eccentric arrangement of shapes that challenged traditional perspectives.

From the Latin 'eccentricus', from Greek 'ekkentros', meaning 'out of the center'.

eccentric millionaire

A wealthy individual known for unconventional habits or interests.

eccentric genius

A brilliant person whose ideas or methods are unconventional.

eccentric behavior

Actions that are unusual or not typical.

quirky

Characterized by peculiar or unexpected traits.

unusual

Not common, rare or strange.

Offbeat

Her offbeat style made her stand out in the crowd.

Out there

His out there ideas challenged traditional thinking.