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eccentric in German

eccentric in German is exzentrisch, eiernd, elliptisch — eccentric means behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way; not following normal habits.

eccentric in German

exzentrisch
adj
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
exzentrisch
adj
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
eiernd
adj
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
elliptisch
adj
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
außermittig
adj
Having a different center; not concentric.
exzentrisch
adj
Having a different center; not concentric.
exzentrisch
adj
(physiology, of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (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).
schrullig
adj
(physiology, of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (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).
Exzentriker
noun
One who does not behave like others.
Exzentrikerin
noun
One who does not behave like others.
Querulant
noun
One who does not behave like others.
Exzenter
noun
(engineering) A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.

What does "eccentric" mean?

  1. adj Behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way; not following normal habits.
    "Her eccentric uncle collected vintage typewriters and never answered the phone."
  2. adj Not centred on the same point as something else; off-centre.
    "The wheel wobbled because its axle was slightly eccentric."
  3. noun A person whose behaviour or habits are unusual or quirky.
    "The village had its share of eccentrics, including a man who only spoke in rhyme."

eccentric in a sentence

  • Her eccentric uncle collected vintage typewriters and never answered the phone.
  • The professor was known for his eccentric teaching methods.
  • The wheel wobbled because its axle was slightly eccentric.
  • The village had its share of eccentrics, including a man who only spoke in rhyme.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "eccentric" in German?

"eccentric" in German is exzentrisch, eiernd, elliptisch. eccentric means: Behaving in an unconventional or slightly odd way; not following normal habits.

How do you use "eccentric" in a sentence?

Example: "Her eccentric uncle collected vintage typewriters and never answered the phone." In German, "eccentric" is exzentrisch, eiernd, elliptisch.

Are there other ways to say "eccentric" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "eccentric": exzentrisch, eiernd, elliptisch, außermittig, schrullig, Exzentriker.

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