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eccentric vs eccentricity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| eccentricadjective/ekˈsen.trɪk/ | Meaning behaving or dressing in an unusual and slightly strange way | Goes with eccentric behavior | Example My eccentric neighbor walks his cat on a lead every morning. |
| eccentricitynoun/ˌek.senˈtrɪs.ə.ti/ | Meaning strange or unusual behavior, especially when it is harmless or amusing | Goes with mild eccentricity | Example The professor was famous for his eccentricity; he wore two different shoes every day. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She's a slightly artist who paints only at night.