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- [sen-trik]
- /ˈsɛn trɪk/
- /-sen.trɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sen-trik]
- /ˈsɛn trɪk/
Definitions of centric word
- adjective centric being central or having a centre 3
- adjective centric relating to or originating at a nerve centre 3
- adjective centric (of vascular bundles) having one type of tissue completely surrounding the other 3
- adjective centric (of leaves, such as those of the onion) cylindrical 3
- adjective centric in, at, or near the center; central 3
- adjective centric of or having a center 3
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Origin of centric
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; < Greek kentrikós of, pertaining to a cardinal point, equivalent to kéntr(on) (see center) + -ikos -ic
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Parts of speech for Centric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
centric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
centric usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for centric
adj centric
- paramount — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
- key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
- important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- pivotal — of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.
- fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.
Antonyms for centric
adj centric
- minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
- trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
- inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.
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