eccentric
/ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/adjective
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
Example sentence
- “As of 2008, Margaret had the most eccentric orbit of any moon in the solar system, though Nereid's mean eccentricity is greater.”
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Related words
eclecticSelecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.ebullient(of a liquid) Boiling or agitated as if boiling.eclipseAn alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.earthquakeA shaking of the ground, caused by volcanic activity or movement around geologic faults.ecstaticExtremely happy.earnestSeriousness; reality; actuality (as opposed to joking or pretence).