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eccentrics

 

[ ɪkˈsɛntrɪks ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

personality traits

Eccentrics are individuals who behave in unconventional or peculiar ways, often showing unique and quirky characteristics. They are known for their nonconformity and originality in their thoughts and actions.

Synonyms

nonconformists, oddballs, quirky individuals

Examples of usage

  • They always wear mismatched socks, they're such eccentrics!
  • Her eccentric personality makes her stand out in a crowd.
Context #2 | Noun

art

In art, eccentrics are creative individuals who produce innovative and unconventional works, often challenging traditional norms and conventions. Their art is characterized by its originality and distinctiveness.

Synonyms

innovators, mavericks, trailblazers

Examples of usage

  • The gallery featured an exhibition of works by local eccentrics.
  • The eccentric artist's paintings were unlike anything the art world had seen before.

Translations

Translations of the word "eccentrics" in other languages:

🇵🇹 excêntricos

🇮🇳 अजीब लोग

🇩🇪 Exzentriker

🇮🇩 eksentrik

🇺🇦 ексцентрики

🇵🇱 ekscentrycy

🇯🇵 変わり者

🇫🇷 excentriques

🇪🇸 excéntricos

🇹🇷 eksantrikler

🇰🇷 괴짜들

🇸🇦 غريبو الأطوار

🇨🇿 excentrici

🇸🇰 excentrici

🇨🇳 古怪的人

🇸🇮 ekscentriki

🇮🇸 sérvitringar

🇰🇿 эксцентриктер

🇬🇪 ექსცენტრიკები

🇦🇿 eksantriklər

🇲🇽 excéntricos

Etymology

The term 'eccentrics' originated from the Latin word 'eccentricus', meaning 'out of the center'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-16th century, initially used to describe objects or individuals deviating from the norm. Over time, the word evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings related to unconventional behavior or thinking.

See also: eccentricities, eccentricity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,440, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.