Eccentric
/ɪkˈsɛntɹɪk/
Scrabble:15 ptsWWF:19 pts9 letters
Definition of Eccentric
noun
adjective
- Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
- Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
"As of 2008, Margaret had the most eccentric orbit of any moon in the solar system, though Nereid's mean eccentricity is greater."
- Having a different center; not concentric.
- (of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.
- (of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (e.g., such as results from flexion of the lower arm (bending of the elbow joint) by an external force while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles to control that movement; opening of the jaw while flexing the masseter).
Anagrams of Eccentric
No exact anagrams found for "eccentric". This word has a unique letter combination.
+1 Letter Anagrams
Words formed by adding one letter to "eccentric" and rearranging:
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Letter Values
e1
c3
c3
e1
n1
t1
r1
i1
c3
Total: 15 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Eccentric
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Eccentric"
Eccentric is a 9-letter word that scores 15 points in Scrabble and 19 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Eccentric" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "eccentric" is a high-scoring word.