ECCENTRIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
a person with an unusual or odd personality
Categories: Anomaly, Unusual person
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Adjective
not having a common center; not concentric
Example: eccentric circles
Synonyms
Nonconcentric, Eccentric, Eccentric person, Bizarre, Freaky
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "eccentric" comes from Ancient Greek ἔκκεντρος. It started in Latin excentricus. Then it appeared in Middle French excentrique.
🔗 Related Words
ex- – A related word in the same word family.
-centric – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
This word traveled through multiple civilizations—each culture shaped its meaning slightly!