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Eccentrically

adverb
1.
In an eccentric or bizarre manner.
2.
Not symmetrically with respect to the center.





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"Eccentrically" Quotes from Famous Books



... to be exact," Uncle Ingemar said. "It's really very simple. Omega is a planet which revolves eccentrically around a double star system. Further instability, I'm told, comes from the planet's peculiar physical make-up—the placement of mountains and seas. The result is a uniformly and dramatically bad climate characterized ...
— The Status Civilization • Robert Sheckley
... Time brings the bridal eve, and is blest as a benefactor. The final arrangements are made; the bridegroom does depart; and Mrs. Berry lights the little bride to her bed. Lucy stops on the landing where there is an old clock eccentrically correct that night. 'Tis the palpitating pause before the gates of her transfiguration. Mrs. Berry sees her put her rosy finger on the One about to strike, and touch all the hours successively till she comes to the Twelve that shall ...
— The Shaving of Shagpat • George Meredith


Words linked to "Eccentrically" :   eccentric


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