Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

eccentricity

[ek-suhn-tris-i-tee, ek-sen-] / ˌɛk sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, ˌɛk sɛn- /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The strength of these oscillations also varied according to longer 100,000-year orbital cycles connected to changes in Earth's orbital eccentricity.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Myllyaho also recognised the value of leaning into Finland's eccentricity, with Käärijä's rave metal anthem Cha Cha Cha becoming the breakout hit of Eurovision 2023 in Liverpool.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

I can’t decide if it’s eccentricity, a clever psych-out-the-competition move, or just Mikaela Shiffrin being Mikaela Shiffrin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

His growing eccentricity, which included untied shoelaces and hair that spiked out in all directions, completed the stock image of a distracted scientist.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 7, 2025

Theo and Vincent are getting along so much better now, but upon meeting him for the first time, Dries is struck by Vincent's eccentricity, his lack of social graces.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




Vocabulary lists containing eccentricity


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "eccentricity" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com