concentric

[kuh n-sen-trik]

adjective

having a common center, as circles or spheres.

Also con·cen·tri·cal.

Origin of concentric

1350–1400; Middle English consentrik < Medieval Latin concentricus. See con-, center, -ic

Related formscon·cen·tri·cal·ly, adverbcon·cen·tric·i·ty

[kon-suh n-tris-i-tee, -sen-] /ˌkɒn sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -sɛn-/, nounnon·con·cen·tric, adjectivenon·con·cen·tri·cal, adjectivenon·con·cen·tri·cal·ly, adverbnon·con·cen·tric·i·ty, nounun·con·cen·tric, adjectiveun·con·cen·tri·cal·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for concentricity

Historical Examples of concentricity

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 Rose
This 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.

British Dictionary definitions for concentricity

concentric

adjective

having a common centreconcentric circles Compare eccentric (def. 3)

Derived Formsconcentrically, adverbconcentricity (ˌkɒnsənˈtrɪsɪtɪ), noun

Word Origin for concentric

C14: from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- same + centrum centre

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Word Origin and History for concentricity

concentric

adj.

c.1400, from Middle French concentrique, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from com- "together" (see com-) + centrum "circle, center" (see center (n.)).

concentricity in Medicine

concentric

[kən-sĕn′trĭk]

adj.

Having a common center or center point, as of circles.