concentric
[ kuh n-sen-trik ]
/ kənˈsɛn trɪk /
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adjective
having a common center, as circles or spheres.
Nearby words
- concentration camp,
- concentration cell,
- concentration gradient,
- concentrative,
- concentre,
- concentric hypertrophy,
- concentric lamella,
- concentricity,
- concepción,
- concept
Also con·cen·tri·cal.
Origin of concentric
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But even in this case the concentricity of the teeth is scarcely likely to be preserved.
Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II|Joshua RoseThis is a very important point, because the concentricity of the Cylinder with the Bends can be maintained as the bearings wear.
Illustrated Catalogue of Cotton Machinery|Howard & Bullough American Machine Company, Ltd.
concentric
/ (kənˈsɛntrɪk) /
adjective
having a common centreconcentric circles Compare eccentric (def. 3)
Word Origin for concentric
C14: from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- same + centrum centre
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concentric
c.1400, from Middle French concentrique, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from com- "together" (see com-) + centrum "circle, center" (see center (n.)).
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concentric
[ kən-sĕn′trĭk ]
adj.
Having a common center or center point, as of circles.
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