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excentric en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /ɛkˈsɛn.tɹɪk/
  • /ɪkˈsɛn.tɹɪk/

Etymology

From ex- + -centric.

Meanings

  1. One-sided; having the normally central portion not in the true center.
    • excentric nucleus
    • excentric stalk
    • excentric extremities
  2. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of eccentric.
    alt of eccentric

Forms

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most excentric Degree=Sup lexicographic
more excentric Degree=Cmp lexicographic

excentric en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ɛkˈsɛn.tɹɪk/
  • /ɪkˈsɛn.tɹɪk/

Etymology

From ex- + -centric.

Meanings

  1. (alt-of, alternative) Alternative spelling of eccentric (a disk or wheel with off-centre axis)
    alt of eccentric

Forms

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excentrics Number=Plur lexicographic