geocentric
having or representing the earth as a center: a geocentric theory of the universe.
using the earth or earthly life as the only basis of evaluation.
viewed or measured as from the center of the earth: the geocentric position of the moon.
Origin of geocentric
1Other words from geocentric
- ge·o·cen·tri·cal·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for geocentric
/ (ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntrɪk) /
having the earth at its centre: the Ptolemaic system postulated a geocentric universe
measured from or relating to the centre of the earth
Derived forms of geocentric
- geocentrically, adverb
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Scientific definitions for geocentric
[ jē′ō-sĕn′trĭk ]
Relating to or measured from the Earth's center.
Relating to a model of the solar system or universe having the Earth as the center. Compare heliocentric.
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