Eccentric

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛn.trɪk/

Definitions of eccentric

noun a person who is unconventional and slightly strange

Example Sentences

A1 My neighbor is an eccentric who collects vintage toys.

A2 The eccentric in the town square always wears a top hat and carries a cane.

B1 The eccentric artist's paintings were full of vibrant colors and unusual shapes.

B2 The eccentric billionaire lived in a mansion filled with exotic animals.

C1 The eccentric professor was known for his groundbreaking research in quantum physics.

C2 The eccentric novelist was celebrated for her unconventional writing style.

adjective unconventional and slightly strange

Example Sentences

A1 She is an eccentric old lady who wears mismatched socks.

A2 The eccentric artist painted his house in bright colors.

B1 The eccentric professor always wore a bow tie and suspenders.

B2 The eccentric billionaire lived in a castle and had pet tigers.

C1 The eccentric inventor created a machine that could teleport objects.

C2 The eccentric director insisted on filming the movie in Antarctica.

Examples of eccentric in a Sentence

formal The artist was known for his eccentric behavior and avant-garde style.

informal My neighbor is a bit eccentric - he likes to walk his cat on a leash.

slang That guy is totally off the wall, he's so eccentric.

figurative Her eccentric personality was like a colorful tapestry, weaving together different quirks and interests.

Grammatical Forms of eccentric

past tense

eccentricated

plural

eccentrics

comparative

more eccentric

superlative

most eccentric

present tense

eccentricates

future tense

will eccentricate

perfect tense

have eccentricated

continuous tense

is eccentricating

singular

eccentric

positive degree

eccentric

infinitive

to eccentricate

gerund

eccentricating

participle

eccentricated

Origin and Evolution of eccentric

First Known Use: 1551 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Greek
Story behind the word: The word 'eccentric' originated from the Latin word 'eccentricus', which was derived from the Greek word 'ekkentros' meaning 'out of center'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a scientific context to describe planetary orbits that were not centered on the Earth, the word 'eccentric' evolved to also describe people or things that deviate from the norm or are unconventional in behavior or appearance.