eccentricity
11eccentricity — ec•cen•tric•i•ty [[t]ˌɛk sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌɛk sɛn [/t]] n. pl. ties 1) an oddity or peculiarity, as of conduct 2) the quality of being eccentric 3) the amount by which something is eccentric 4) math. a mathematical constant expressed as the ratio… …
12eccentricity — noun (plural ties) Date: 1545 1. a. the quality or state of being eccentric b. deviation from an established pattern or norm; especially odd or whimsical behavior 2 …
13eccentricity — ec|cen|tri|ci|ty [ˌeksenˈtrısıti, sən ] n plural eccentricities 1.) [U] strange or unusual behaviour ▪ Kate s mother had a reputation for eccentricity. 2.) an opinion or action that is strange or unusual ▪ I found his eccentricities amusing… …
14eccentricity — ec|cen|tric|i|ty [ ,eksen trısəti ] noun uncount strange or unusual behavior: Mrs. Morton was well known for her eccentricity. a. count an idea, action, or habit that is strange or unusual: Oh that s just one of Carol s little eccentricities …
15eccentricity — noun 1 (U) strange or unusual behaviour: Kate s mother had a reputation for eccentricity. 2 (C) an opinion or action that is strange or unusual: I found his eccentricities amusing rather than irritating …
16eccentricity — noun Sidney s eccentricity was more charming than alarming Syn: unconventionality, singularity, oddness, strangeness, weirdness, quirkiness, freakishness; peculiarity, foible, idiosyncrasy, caprice, whimsy, quirk; informal nuttiness, screwiness,… …
17eccentricity — ekscentricitetas statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. eccentricity vok. Exzentrizität, n rus. эксцентриситет, m pranc. excentricité, f …
18eccentricity — Deviation from the ordinary. Oddity in a person s conduct or manners, often so pronounced as to attract attention. Even glaring eccentricity is not the equivalent of insanity. 29 Am J Rev ed Ins Per § 7 …
19eccentricity — eccentric ► ADJECTIVE 1) unconventional and slightly strange. 2) technical not placed centrally or not having its axis placed centrally. 3) technical (of an orbit) not circular, especially to a marked degree. ► NOUN 1) an eccentric person. 2) a… …
20eccentricity — noun 1. strange and unconventional behavior (Freq. 2) • Derivationally related forms: ↑eccentric • Hypernyms: ↑unfamiliarity, ↑strangeness • Hyponyms: ↑oddity, ↑o …
