What are synonyms for "eccentricity"?

Synonyms for eccentricity: peculiarity, idiosyncrasy, quirk, oddity, unconventionality, strangeness.

eccentricity synonyms, antonyms & meanings

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Definitions

﹒The quality of being unconventional and slightly strange in behavior or appearance.

﹒The deviation of a curve or orbit from circularity, specifically the ratio of the distance between the foci of an ellipse to its major axis.

Examples

﹒The inventor was well-known for his eccentricity, often wearing mismatched socks and talking to his plants.

﹒The architect's design was praised for its bold eccentricity, standing out among the traditional buildings in the city.

﹒Despite his occasional eccentricity, he was a brilliant mathematician who solved problems that had stumped experts for decades.

Synonyms

peculiarity idiosyncrasy quirk oddity unconventionality strangeness abnormality

Antonyms

normality conventionality conformity regularity standardization commonness ordinariness

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