Meaning
eccentric
- unconventional, strange, or slightly odd in behavior or appearance
- not having the same center (in geometry or mechanics)
In a sentence
Il professore ha abitudini piuttosto eccentriche.
The professor has rather eccentric habits.
Non tutti apprezzano il suo gusto eccentrico nel vestire.
Not everyone appreciates his eccentric taste in dressing.
Era considerato un artista eccentrico ma geniale.
He was considered an eccentric but brilliant artist.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eccentrico | masculine · singular |
| eccentrica | feminine · singular |
| eccentrici | masculine · plural |
| eccentriche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Masculine plural takes -ci: 'eccentrici' (/etˈtʃɛn.tri.tʃi/).
- Can also function as a noun: 'un eccentrico' (an eccentric person).