Hyphenation of eccentric

How to hyphenate eccentric

eccentric is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, eccentric is hyphenated as:

ec-cen-tric

Syllables Count: 3
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 2

Hyphenation performed using the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. This result is approximate and has not been verified against authoritative sources.

Definitions of eccentric

eccentric is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
One who does not behave like others.
noun
A kook; a person of bizarre habits or beliefs.
noun
A circle not having the same centre as another.
noun
A disk or wheel with its axis off centre, giving a reciprocating motion.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Not at or in the centre; away from the centre.
adjective
Not perfectly circular; elliptical.
Example: As of 2008, Margaret had the most eccentric orbit of any moon in the solar system, though Nereid's mean eccentricity is greater.
adjective
Having a different center; not concentric.
adjective
(of a person) Deviating from the norm; behaving unexpectedly or differently; unconventional and slightly strange.
adjective
(of a motion) Against or in the opposite direction of contraction of a muscle (e.g., such as results from 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).
adjective
Having different goals or motives.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.