Eccentric
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- Not at or in the centre.
- Not perfectly circular
- an eccentric or elliptical orbit
- Having a different center.
- Of a person, deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently.
- "The recluse has become really eccentric over the years."
In popular usage, eccentricity refers to unusual or odd behavior on the part of an individual. This behavior would typically be perceived as unusual or unnecessary, without being demonstrably maladaptive. Eccentricity is contrasted with "normal" behavior, the nearly universal means by which individuals in society solve given problems and pursue certain priorities in everyday life. For people who consistently display benignly eccentric behaviour, there is a label: "eccentrics". Eccentrics will often find unconventional solutions to problems.
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