geocentric

Meanings

• noun

  A geocentric model is a system in which the Earth or other planet is regarded as the center of the universe, or of a planetary system.

  - "The geocentric model was widely accepted before the Copernican revolution."
  - "Many ancient civilizations held geocentric beliefs about the universe."

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Antonyms

heliocentric

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Variants

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geocentric , geocentrically

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Etymology

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From the Greek words geo- (earth) and kentrikos (centre).

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Trivia

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1. The geocentric model was first proposed by the ancient Greek philosopher Ptolemy.

2. The geocentric model was the dominant cosmology for over a thousand years, from ancient times until the 16th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. heliocentric: A system in which the Sun is at the center of the solar system.

2. Copernican revolution: The shift from geocentric to heliocentric model of the universe.

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Culture

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The geocentric model was the prevailing cosmology in many ancient civilizations, including the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese. It was not until the 16th century that the heliocentric model, which places the Sun at the center of the solar system, became widely accepted.

How to Memorize "geocentric"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a globe with Earth at the center and all other planets revolving around it.
   - Imagine a diagram of the solar system with the Sun at the center and Earth at one of the planets' positions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'geocentric' with the idea of Earth being the center of the universe.
   - Think of the term 'geocentric' as a synonym for 'Earth-centered'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device using the acronym GEOCENTER: 'Geocentric' means 'Earth Center'.

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