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excentrical


Meanings
  • adjective

    Unusual or extraordinary; deviating from what is normal or expected.


Variants
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eccentric , eccentrically
Etymology
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From Latin excentricus, meaning 'out of the center'.


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  1. The term 'excentric' was used in astronomy to describe a planet whose orbit did not have the sun at its center.

  2. Excentricity is also a measure of how far an ellipse is from being a circle.


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  1. abnormal: Related concept, meaning not conforming to a normal or expected pattern.

  2. unconventional: Related concept, meaning going against the usual way of doing things.


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Excentrical is often used to describe someone or something that is unconventional or non-conformist. In literature, the term has been used to describe characters who defy societal norms, such as in F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby'.

How to Memorize "excentrical"

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    - Visualize an object or person that is outside the norm, such as a circus performer or a work of abstract art.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in the definition: 'U is for Unusual, X is for Xtraordinary, C is for Contrary to the Norm, E is for Excentric'.


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