arccentric
Arccentric is a nonstandard or rarely used word in English. It does not have a widely accepted definition in major dictionaries. In most contexts where it appears, arccentric is either a typographical variant of eccentric or a coined term intended to blend arc-related meaning with eccentric meaning. Because there is no established definition, arccentric should be interpreted from context or avoided in formal writing in favor of more precise terms such as eccentric, arc, or arc-centered.
Etymology and usage: The form likely derives from a combination of arc and eccentric. Some authors have
Relationship to eccentric: The standard word eccentric has two main senses: unusual or unconventional behavior, and
In practice: If arccentric appears in a text, check the definition provided by the author. In most