Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ek-suh n-tris-i-tee, ek-sen-]
- /ˌɛk sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌɛk sɛn-/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ek-suh n-tris-i-tee, ek-sen-]
- /ˌɛk sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌɛk sɛn-/
Definitions of eccentricities word
- noun plural eccentricities an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct: an interesting man, known for his eccentricities. 1
- noun plural eccentricities the quality of being eccentric. 1
- noun plural eccentricities the amount by which something is eccentric. 1
- noun plural eccentricities Machinery. the distance between the centers of two cylindrical objects one of which surrounds the other, as between an eccentric and the shaft on which it is mounted. 1
- noun plural eccentricities Mathematics. a constant expressed as the ratio of the distance from a point on a conic to a focus and the distance from the point to the directrix. 1
- noun eccentricities Plural form of eccentricity. 1
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Origin of eccentricities
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; < Medieval Latin eccentricitās, equivalent to eccentric- (see eccentric) + -itās -ity
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Parts of speech for Eccentricities
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eccentricities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for eccentricities
noun eccentricities
- idiosyncrasies — a characteristic, habit, mannerism, or the like, that is peculiar to an individual.
- aberrations — Plural form of aberration.
- abnormalities — an abnormal condition, state, or quality; irregularity; deviation.
- anomalies — a deviation from the common rule, type, arrangement, or form. Synonyms: abnormality, exception, peculiarity.
- caprices — Plural form of caprice.
Antonyms for eccentricities
noun eccentricities
- conventionalities — Plural form of conventionality.
- standards — something considered by an authority or by general consent as a basis of comparison; an approved model.
- commonalities — Plural form of commonality.
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