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centric

/ˈsɛntɹɪk/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or occupying the center.

  • adjective

    Placing the focus on a particular aspect.


Rhymes
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hymes , crimes , chimes
Variants
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centric , centrical , centrically , -centric
Forms
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centrically, centricism


Etymology
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From Latin centricus, from centrum 'center'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'centric' comes from the Latin word 'centrum', which means 'center'.

  2. In mathematics, a centric figure is a figure that is symmetric about its center.

  3. In physics, the Earth is an approximately centric planet, meaning it orbits around the Sun with the Sun at its center.


Related Concepts
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  1. Centroid: The centroid of a figure is the point where the weighted average of all the coordinates of the figure is located.

  2. Centripetal force: A centripetal force is a force that keeps an object moving in a circular path.


Culture
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The term 'centric' has been used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and sociology. In mathematics, a centric figure is one that is equidistant from the center of a circle. In physics, a centric force is a force acting towards the center of a body. In sociology, a centric culture is one that is dominant and influences other cultures.

How to Memorize "centric"

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    - Imagine a circle with a point at the center. Visualize an object moving in a circular path towards the center. This can help you remember the meaning of 'centric' as relating to or occupying the center.

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