concentric

[ kuhn-sen-trik ]

/ kənˈsɛn trɪk /

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adjective

having a common center, as circles or spheres.

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Also con·cen·tri·cal .

Origin of concentric

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

OTHER WORDS FROM concentric

con·cen·tri·cal·ly, adverbcon·cen·tric·i·ty

[kon-suhn-tris-i-tee, -sen-], /ˌkɒn sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -sɛn-/, nounnon·con·cen·tric, adjectivenon·con·cen·tri·cal, adjective

non·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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How to use concentric in a sentence

This time, Robin had to fire as many arrows as she could, such that each arrow fell within a smaller concentric circle than the previous arrow.
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One group did a “dynamic weight training” routine of concentric semi-squats using a squat rack, exploding upward as quickly as possible.
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This time, Robin must fire as many arrows as she can, such that each arrow falls within a smaller concentric circle than the previous arrow.
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These solid concentric lines are helpful for identifying pressure centers and getting a general idea of where it’s windy, making them especially useful for outdoor enthusiasts about to set out on the next adventure.
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This is a very important point, because the concentricity of the Cylinder with the Bends can be maintained as the bearings wear.
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But even in this case the concentricity of the teeth is scarcely likely to be preserved.
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British Dictionary definitions for concentric

concentric

/ (kənˈsɛntrɪk) /

adjective

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

Derived forms of concentric

concentrically, adverbconcentricity (ˌkɒnsənˈtrɪsɪtɪ), noun

Word Origin for concentric

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

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