Middle

eccentric

/ɪkˈsentrɪk/

ec · cen · tric ɪk · ˈsent · rɪk

English Definition

adj. odd, peculiar

中文释义

古怪的，怪癖的

Significado en Español

excéntrico, extravagante

한국어 뜻

별난, 기이한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

kỳ quặc, lập dị

Example Sentence

The artist is very eccentric.

那画家很怪异。

Synonyms

odd unconventional

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

eccen(out)+tric(center)

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “eccentric”: Despite his talent, the artist was often considered ______ due to his unconventional style and peculiar habits.

A normal
B predictable
C odd
D unremarkable

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C — odd. “eccentric” means adj. odd, peculiar

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ old inventor filled his house with strange and wonderful machines.

A eccentric
B ordinary
C normal
D dull

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A — eccentric. “eccentric” means adj. odd, peculiar

Common questions about “eccentric”

What does “eccentric” mean?

eccentric — adj. odd, peculiar. In Chinese: 古怪的，怪癖的.

How do you pronounce “eccentric”?

eccentric is pronounced /ɪkˈsentrɪk/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ec · cen · tric.

How do you use “eccentric” in a sentence?

The artist is very eccentric. (那画家很怪异。)

What are synonyms for “eccentric”?

odd, unconventional — all close in meaning to eccentric (adj. odd, peculiar).

Is “eccentric” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. eccentric appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “eccentric”?

eccen(out)+tric(center)

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eccentric

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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