Excentric vs. Eccentric — Which is Correct Spelling?

Astronomy: deviating from a circular form.

Psychology: deviating from a conventional pattern.

(of a person or their behaviour) unconventional and slightly strange

Not placed centrally or not having its axis or other part placed centrally

A person of unconventional and slightly strange views or behaviour

A disc or wheel mounted eccentrically on a revolving shaft in order to transform rotation into backward-and-forward motion, e.g. a cam in an internal combustion engine.

Departing from a recognized, conventional, or established norm or pattern.

Deviating from a circular form or path, as in an elliptical orbit.

Not having the same center

Having the axis located elsewhere than at the geometric center.

One that deviates markedly from an established norm, especially a person of odd or unconventional behavior.

(Physics) A disk or wheel having its axis of revolution displaced from its center so that it is capable of imparting reciprocating motion.

Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.

Not perfectly circular; elliptical.

Having a different center; not concentric.

(of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.

Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (such as results from flexion of the lower arm (bending of the elbow joint) by an external force while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles to control that movement; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

Having different goals or motives.

One who does not behave like others.

(slang) A kook; a person of bizarre habits or beliefs.

(geometry) A circle not having the same centre as another.

(engineering) A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.

(physiology) An exercise that goes against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle.

Deviating or departing from the center, or from the line of a circle; as, an eccentric or elliptical orbit; pertaining to deviation from the center or from true circular motion.

Not having the same center; - said of circles, ellipses, spheres, etc., which, though coinciding, either in whole or in part, as to area or volume, have not the same center; - opposed to concentric.

Pertaining to an eccentric; as, the eccentric rod in a steam engine.

Not coincident as to motive or end.

Deviating from stated methods, usual practice, or established forms or laws; deviating from an appointed sphere or way; departing from the usual course; irregular; anomalous; odd; as, eccentric conduct.

A circle not having the same center as another contained in some measure within the first.

One who, or that which, deviates from regularity; an anomalous or irregular person or thing.

In the Ptolemaic system, the supposed circular orbit of a planet about the earth, but with the earth not in its center.

A disk or wheel so arranged upon a shaft that the center of the wheel and that of the shaft do not coincide. It is used for operating valves in steam engines, and for other purposes. The motion derived is precisely that of a crank having the same throw.

A person with an unusual or odd personality

A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities);

Conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual;

Not having a common center; not concentric;

Deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd.

Not situated in the center.

Not having the same center or not concentric.

She's known for her eccentric decorating style.

His eccentric taste in clothing always sparked conversation.

The eccentric orbit of the comet puzzled astronomers.

The old man's eccentric behavior amused the children.

The eccentric inventor revealed his latest creation.

Eccentric workouts often include unconventional exercises.

Eccentric and proud, she never cared what others thought.

Eccentric machinery was part of the old factory's charm.

Her eccentric personality made her a memorable character.

Eccentric family traditions can be fun and unique.

The festival celebrated eccentric fashion and art.

Eccentric characters are often central to compelling stories.

His eccentric approach to teaching made his classes popular.

The eccentric artist lived in a bizarrely decorated loft.

His eccentric writing style won him many admirers.

The eccentric teacher wore costumes to class.

The eccentric millionaire built a castle in the woods.

Eccentric behavior in pets can be both amusing and puzzling.

His eccentric methods in the kitchen resulted in delicious meals.

Eccentric rules in the club included wearing hats.

Eccentric hobbies can lead to interesting discoveries.

Eccentric music often incorporates unusual sounds.

The eccentric design of the building drew attention.

An eccentric uncle always made family gatherings lively.

Eccentric ideas sometimes lead to great inventions.