eccentricity

The word “eccentricity” has 5 syllables: ec-cen-tric-i-ty.

It's pronounced as /ˌɛk.sɛnˈtrɪs.ɪ.ti/.


What is synonym and antonym for eccentricity?

In the thesaurus, “eccentricity” has 16 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for eccentricity along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for eccentricity

  • characteristic
  • curiosity
  • foible
  • habit
  • idiosyncrasy
  • individualism
  • mannerism
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • quirk
  • singularity
  • tic
  • trait
  • trick
  • twist
  • weirdness

Antonyms for eccentricity

  • conformity

Meanings of eccentricity

  • noun
    1. The quality of being eccentric or odd; any eccentric behaviour.
    2. The ratio, constant for any particular conic section, of the distance of a point from the focus to its distance from the directrix.
    3. The eccentricity of the conic section (usually an ellipse) defined by the orbit of a given object around a reference object (such as that of a planet around the sun).

Example Sentences

  • The artist's work was renowned for its eccentricity, drawing admiration and curiosity from critics and art lovers alike.
  • In a world of conformity, her eccentricity shone brightly, serving as a beacon of individuality.
  • The professor's lectures were known for their intellectual eccentricity, often challenging traditional perspectives.
  • Despite her initial reservations, she grew to appreciate the charming eccentricity of the small town she had moved to.
  • The film director's creative eccentricity infused his movies with a unique and captivating energy that set them apart.

On this page you'll find 17 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to eccentricity, such as: characteristic, conformity, curiosity, foible, habit, idiosyncrasy, individualism.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

idiosyncrasies

idiosyncrasy

  • characteristic
  • curiosity
  • eccentricity
  • habit
  • individualism
  • mannerism
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • quirk
  • singularity
  • tic
  • trait
  • trick

queerness

quiddity

  • apotheosis
  • aspect
  • basis
  • bottom line
  • character
  • characteristic
  • core
  • crux
  • eccentricity
  • element
  • essence
  • habit
  • idiosyncrasy
  • individualism
  • lifeblood
  • mannerism
  • meaning
  • nature
  • nicety
  • oddity
  • peculiarity
  • principle
  • quality
  • quirk
  • reality
  • root
  • singularity
  • soul
  • spirit
  • structure
  • substance
  • system
  • tic
  • trait
  • trick

quirk


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