eccentric
adjective · ik-SEN-trik
behaving in a strange, unusual way
सनकी, विलक्षण
Usage
slightly eccentrican eccentric uncleeccentric habits
Examples
My eccentric uncle wears a hat to bed.
The artist was famous for his eccentric habits.
Common mistake
She was eccentric at the news and cried.
She was upset at the news and cried.
Eccentric means odd in behaviour, not upset.
Remember: Eccentric = off the centre.
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Word 8 in Universal Core 18: cooperate, detection, deteriorate and more.
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