Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ik-sen-trik, ek-]
- /ɪkˈsɛn trɪk, ɛk-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ik-sen-trik, ek-]
- /ɪkˈsɛn trɪk, ɛk-/
Definitions of eccentrical word
- adjective eccentrical deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person. 1
- adjective eccentrical Geometry. not having the same center; not concentric: used especially of two circles or spheres at least one of which contains the centers of both. 1
- adjective eccentrical (of an axis, axle, etc.) not situated in the center. 1
- adjective eccentrical Machinery. having the axis or support away from the center: an eccentric wheel. 1
- adjective eccentrical Astronomy. deviating from a circular form, as an elliptic orbit. 1
- noun eccentrical a person who has an unusual, peculiar, or odd personality, set of beliefs, or behavior pattern. 1
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Origin of eccentrical
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < Medieval Latin eccentricus < Greek ékkentr(os) out of center (see ec-, center) + Latin -icus -ic
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Parts of speech for Eccentrical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
eccentrical popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
eccentrical usage trend in Literature
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