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eccentric

//ɪkˈsɛntrɪk//
English Definition
Unconventional; odd.
中文释义
古怪的;离奇的
Example Sentence

The architect's eccentric design, featuring asymmetrical curves and mismatched windows, challenged traditional notions of building aesthetics.

这位建筑师古怪的设计,采用不对称的曲线和不匹配的窗户,挑战了传统的建筑美学观念。

Synonyms
unconventional quirky odd
Antonyms
conventional normal
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ec(离) + centr(中心) → 偏离常轨。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “eccentric”?

  1. A Outward behavior or manner.
  2. B Enormous; remarkable.
  3. C Amusement, especially expressed in laughter.
  4. D Unconventional; odd.
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D — Unconventional; odd.. “eccentric” means Unconventional; odd..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Unconventional; odd.”?

  1. A mirth
  2. B demeanor
  3. C eccentric
  4. D prodigious
Show answer

C — eccentric. “eccentric” means Unconventional; odd..

Common questions about “eccentric”

What does “eccentric” mean?

eccentric — Unconventional; odd.. In Chinese: 古怪的;离奇的.

How do you pronounce “eccentric”?

eccentric is pronounced //ɪkˈsɛntrɪk//.

How is “eccentric” used in a sentence?

The architect's eccentric design, featuring asymmetrical curves and mismatched windows, challenged traditional notions of building aesthetics. (这位建筑师古怪的设计,采用不对称的曲线和不匹配的窗户,挑战了传统的建筑美学观念。)

What are synonyms for “eccentric”?

unconventional, quirky, odd — all close in meaning to eccentric (Unconventional; odd.).

What is the opposite of “eccentric”?

conventional, normal — each the opposite of eccentric (Unconventional; odd.).

Is “eccentric” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. eccentric is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “eccentric”?

ec(离) + centr(中心) → 偏离常轨。

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