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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions eccentric noun  A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion. One who does not behave like others. (slang) a kook adjective  Not at or in the centre. Not perfectly circular an eccentric or elliptical orbit Having a different center. Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently. "He has become really eccentric over the years." (physiology) (of a motion) against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. flexion of the lower arm while flexing the tricep; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter). (Antonym: Concentric) Etymology: From Latin eccentricus, literally out of centre, from Greek: ekkentros, not having the same centre.      Full Definition of eccentric  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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