eksentriset

Eksentriset is a term encountered in some Scandinavian-language sources to describe something that is off-center or deviates from a central point or standard. It can function as an adjective and, in certain constructions, as a noun referring to the off-center quality itself. The word is related to eksentrisk or excentrisk, and it ultimately traces back to Latin ex centrum, meaning outward from the center.

In architectural and urban design discourse, eksentriset features describe layouts or elements placed away from the main axis, creating asymmetry and a deliberate sense of off-centered composition. In literary or artistic contexts, eksentriset works are characterized by nonconformist forms, unusual motifs, and a departure from conventional norms. The term may also appear in descriptive discussions of objects or processes that operate away from a central reference point, such as an eksentriset alignment in mechanical assemblies or instrumentation.

Usage and recognition vary by region. Eksentriset is not widely used as a formal technical term in international scientific vocabulary; instead it appears more frequently in regional writing, journalism, or descriptive prose. In standard technical writing, more common terms include eccentric, excentric, or ex-center equivalents, depending on the language and field.

See also: eccentric, excenter, excentrisk.