adj
Meaning 1
Being in the centre; central.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
centric
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/ˈsɛntɹɪk/
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rhymes with -ɛntɹɪk
adj
Meaning 2
Pertaining to a nerve centre.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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adj
Meaning 3
Being a member of the subclass Coscinodiscophyceae (corresponding to the Centrales.)
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adjective satellite
Meaning 4
having or situated at or near a center
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: centrical
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History
Etymology
From Ancient Greek κεντρικός (kentrikós), equivalent to centre + -ic.
Across languages
Translations
6 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Catalan: cèntric — central
- French: centrique — central
- German: zentrisch — central
- Italian: centrico — central
- Latin: centricus — central
- Spanish: céntrico — central