ECCEN'TRICAL, a. [L. eccentricus; ex, from , and centrum, center.] 1. Deviating or departing from the center.2. In geometry, not having the same center; a term applied to circles and spheres which have not the same center, and consequently are not parallel; in opposition to concentric,having a common center.3. Not terminating in the same point, nor directed by the same principle.4. Deviating from stated methods, usual practice or established forms or laws; irregular; anomalous, departing from the usual course; as eccentric conduct; eccentric virtue; an eccentric genius.
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