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centric

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrɪk/
Definition of centric

adjective

  • 1in or at the centre; central:centric and peripheral forces
  • 2 Botany (of a diatom) radially symmetrical. Compare with pennate.

Derivatives

centrical

Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrɪkəl/
adjective

centricity

Pronunciation: /-ˈtrɪsɪti/
noun

Origin:

late 16th century: from Greek kentrikos, from kentron 'sharp point' (see centre)

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Definition of centric in the US English dictionary
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