ECCENTRICITY
/ˌɛk.sɛnˈtɹɪs.ɪ.ti/
12 letters · 5 syllables · noun
Definition of ECCENTRICITY
The quality of being eccentric or odd; any eccentric behaviour.
The ratio, constant for any particular conic section, of the distance of a point from the focus to its distance from the directrix.
"For an ellipse, the eccentricity is the ratio of the distance from the center to a focus divided by the length of the semi-major axis."
The eccentricity of the conic section (usually an ellipse) defined by the orbit of a given object around a reference object (such as that of a planet around the sun).
Examples of ECCENTRICITY in a Sentence
- "For an ellipse, the eccentricity is the ratio of the distance from the center to a focus divided by the length of the semi-major axis."
Word Details
Is ECCENTRICITY a Scrabble Word?
Yes, ECCENTRICITY is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: ECCENTRICITY uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for ECCENTRICITY
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | e | c | c | e | n | t | r | i | c | i | t | y | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 24 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in ECCENTRICITY
100 words from the letters in ECCENTRICITY
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How to Use ECCENTRICITY in Word Games
ECCENTRICITY is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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