eccentric

  1. Adjective.  not at or in the centre.
  2. Adjective.  not perfectly circular.
  3. Adjective.  having a different center.
  4. Adjective.  of a person, deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently.
  5. Adjective.  (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).
  6. Noun.  One who does not behave like others.
  7. Noun.  A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.
  8. Noun.  (slang) A kook.

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This entry was last updated on RefTopia from its source on 3/20/2012.