Meaning of the word eccentric in English

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eccentric

US /ɪkˈsen.trɪk/
UK /ɪkˈsen.trɪk/
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Noun

1.

a person with an unusual or odd personality, behavior, or habits

Example:
My neighbor is a bit of an eccentric, always wearing mismatched socks.
She's known as the village eccentric because of her unusual hobbies.

Adjective

1.

unconventional and slightly strange

Example:
His eccentric ideas often lead to innovative solutions.
She has an eccentric sense of humor that not everyone understands.
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