Definizione monolingua

eccentric

eccentric (plural eccentrics)

1. One who does not behave like others.
2. A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.
3. (slang) A kook.

eccentric (comparative more eccentric, superlative most eccentric)

1. not at or in the centre.
2. not perfectly circular.

   an eccentric or elliptical orbit

3. having a different center.
4. of a person, deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently.

   ""The recluse has become really eccentric over the years.""

5. (physiology) (of a motion) against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. 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).

   Antonym: concentric. Both concentric and eccentric are collectively referred to as isotonic, the antonym of which is isometric.

Definizione dizionario eccentric

	eccentrico
	not at or in the centre
	person who does not behave like others
	deviating from the norm
	Deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.

anormale

bislacco

bizzaro

comico

divertente

eccentrici

matto

originale

strambo

strampalato

strano

straordinario

stravagante

Altri significati:

One who does not behave like others.

A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.

queer (odd) fellow

off-centre wheel

not perfectly circular.

A person who has an unusual, peculiar, or odd personality, or behaviour pattern.

having a different center.

(physiology) (of a motion) against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle. ( '''E.g.''' 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).

of a person, deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently.

not at or in the centre.

not perfectly circular

(slang) A kook.

Not in the centre.