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- [sen-ter]
- /ˈsɛn tər/
- /ˈsen.tər/
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- [sen-ter]
- /ˈsɛn tər/
Definitions of centred word
- adjective centred If an industry or event is centred in a place, it takes place to the greatest extent there. 3
- adjective centred If you feel centred, you feel calm, confident, and in control of your emotions. 3
- adjective centred mentally and emotionally confident, focused, and well-balanced 3
- noun centred Geometry. the middle point, as the point within a circle or sphere equally distant from all points of the circumference or surface, or the point within a regular polygon equally distant from the vertices. 1
- noun centred a point, pivot, axis, etc., around which anything rotates or revolves: The sun is the center of the solar system. 1
- noun centred the source of an influence, action, force, etc.: the center of a problem. 1
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Origin of centred
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; variant of Middle English centre < Latin centrum < Greek kéntron needle, spur, pivoting point in drawing a circle, derivative of kenteîn to sting
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Parts of speech for Centred
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centred popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
centred usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centred
adjective centred
- concentric — Concentric circles or rings have the same centre.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
Antonyms for centred
adjective centred
- edgeways — with the edge forward; in the direction of the edge.
- flanking — the side of an animal or a person between the ribs and hip.
- sideward — directed or moving toward one side.
- lateral — of or relating to the side; situated at, proceeding from, or directed to a side: a lateral view.
- crabwise — (of motion) sideways; like a crab
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