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homocentric


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or having the same center.


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homogenisation , homogenisations , homogenise , homogenised , homogenises , homogenising , homogenization , homogenize
Etymology
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From the Greek words homo- (same) and kentron (center).


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  1. The term homocentric was first used in mathematics by the ancient Greek mathematician Apollonius of Perga.

  2. In astronomy, the orbits of the planets around the Sun are approximately homocentric.


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  1. isocentric: Similar to homocentric, but refers to objects or points that have the same distance from a common center, not necessarily the same center itself.


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In mathematics, homocentric circles are circles with the same center and different radii. In astronomy, homocentric orbits are orbits with the same center of attraction.

How to Memorize "homocentric"

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