C1 adjective Formel

excentist

/ɛkˈsɛntɪst/

Refers to an object, design, or component that is positioned away from a central axis or lacks a central point of focus. It is frequently used in technical or niche artistic contexts to describe a deliberate deviation from a standard, symmetrical, or concentric arrangement.

Exemples

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1

The wall hangings were arranged in an excentist pattern to give the room a quirky, modern feel.

The wall decorations were placed in an off-center way to create a unique and contemporary atmosphere.

2

The blueprint reveals an excentist structural design that allows for increased seismic flexibility during tremors.

The technical plans show a non-central structure that helps the building handle earthquake vibrations better.

3

I'm not a fan of that excentist haircut; it looks a bit too lopsided for my taste.

I don't like that asymmetrical haircut; it seems too uneven to me.

Famille de mots

Nom
excentism
Verb
excentrize
Adverbe
excentistically
Adjectif
excentist
Apparenté
eccentricity
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'EX-' (meaning out) and 'CENT' (meaning center). An excentist object is 'Ex-Center'—it has moved out of the center.

Quiz rapide

The watchmaker used an _______ gear to ensure the hands moved in an unusual, non-linear fashion.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : excentist

Exemples

1

The wall hangings were arranged in an excentist pattern to give the room a quirky, modern feel.

everyday

The wall decorations were placed in an off-center way to create a unique and contemporary atmosphere.

2

The blueprint reveals an excentist structural design that allows for increased seismic flexibility during tremors.

formal

The technical plans show a non-central structure that helps the building handle earthquake vibrations better.

3

I'm not a fan of that excentist haircut; it looks a bit too lopsided for my taste.

informal

I don't like that asymmetrical haircut; it seems too uneven to me.

4

The scholar argued that the excentist nature of the narrative structure challenged 19th-century literary expectations of balance.

academic

The researcher stated that the off-center organization of the story went against traditional ideas of literary symmetry.

5

Our new branding strategy utilizes an excentist logo to represent our company's departure from industry norms.

business

The new marketing plan uses a non-symmetrical logo to show that the company is moving away from standard practices.

Famille de mots

Nom
excentism
Verb
excentrize
Adverbe
excentistically
Adjectif
excentist
Apparenté
eccentricity

Collocations courantes

excentist placement positioning something away from the center
excentist design an intentional non-symmetrical layout
markedly excentist clearly and significantly off-axis
excentist mechanism a mechanical part that functions off a central rotation
excentist orientation the specific direction of an off-center object

Phrases Courantes

in an excentist fashion

done in a way that is intentionally off-center

excentist in nature

inherently lacking a central focus

an excentist approach

a strategy that deviates from the central or standard method

Souvent confondu avec

excentist vs eccentric

Eccentric usually refers to unconventional personality traits or non-circular orbits, while excentist specifically denotes a physical off-center position.

excentist vs extremist

An extremist holds radical political or religious views, whereas excentist relates to spatial or geometric deviation.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word primarily in technical descriptions of machinery, architecture, or specialized design discussions. It is considered a rare, high-level term that emphasizes the physical distance from a central point.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use the common word 'eccentric' when they mean 'excentist' in a purely geometric sense, or they misspell it by adding an extra 'c' (eccentrist).

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'EX-' (meaning out) and 'CENT' (meaning center). An excentist object is 'Ex-Center'—it has moved out of the center.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'ex' (out of) and 'centrum' (center), mimicking the morphological structure of modern technical adjectives.

Modèles grammaticaux

Primarily used as an attributive adjective before a noun. It is usually an absolute adjective and does not typically take comparative or superlative forms (e.g., 'more excentist' is rare).

Quiz rapide

The watchmaker used an _______ gear to ensure the hands moved in an unusual, non-linear fashion.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : excentist

Mots lis

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

hypothesis

B1

A hypothesis is a tentative statement or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence. it serves as a starting point for further investigation and must be testable through scientific methods.

ozone

B2

Ozone is a colorless gas found in the upper atmosphere that protects the Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. It is also produced at ground level as a pollutant when sunlight reacts with industrial emissions.

layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

Climate refers to the long-term patterns of weather conditions, such as temperature and rainfall, in a particular region over many years. It can also describe the prevailing mood, conditions, or social atmosphere of a specific time or place.

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