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centripetalism

cen·trip·e·tal
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-trip-i-tl]
    • /sɛnˈtrɪp ɪ tl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-trip-i-tl]
    • /sɛnˈtrɪp ɪ tl/

Definitions of centripetalism word

  • noun centripetalism the movement of things towards a centre 3
  • adjective centripetalism directed toward the center (opposed to centrifugal). 1
  • adjective centripetalism operating by centripetal force. 1
  • adjective centripetalism Physiology. afferent. 1
  • noun centripetalism The advocacy of a centripetal state. 0
See all 5 definitions of centripetalism

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Origin of centripetalism

First appearance:

before 1700
One of the 50% oldest English words
1700-10; < New Latin centripet(us) center-seeking (centri- centri- + -petus, derivative of Latin petere to seek) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Centripetalism

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centripetalism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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