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excentric

Syllabification: (ex·cen·tric)
Pronunciation: /ikˈsentrik/
Definition of excentric

adjective

chiefly Biology
  • not centrally placed or not having its axis or other part placed centrally:a distinct excentric nucleus

Derivatives

excentrically

Pronunciation: /-(ə)lē/
adverb

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