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- [kuh n-sen-trik]
- /kənˈsɛn trɪk/
- /kənˈsen.trɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sen-trik]
- /kənˈsɛn trɪk/
Definitions of concentric word
- adjective concentric Concentric circles or rings have the same centre. 3
- adjective concentric having a common centre 3
- adjective concentric having a center in common 3
- adjective concentric having a common center, as circles or spheres. 1
- noun concentric Of or denoting circles, arcs, or other shapes that share the same center, the larger often completely surrounding the smaller. 1
- adjective concentric (geometry) Having a common center. 0
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Origin of concentric
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English consentrik < Medieval Latin concentricus. See con-, center, -ic
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Parts of speech for Concentric
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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concentric popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% 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".
concentric usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for concentric
adj concentric
- parallel — parallel processing
- coextensive — of the same limits or extent
- coaxial — having or being mounted on a common axis
- aligned — to arrange in a straight line; adjust according to a line.
- centered — If an industry or event is centered in a place, it takes place to the greatest extent there.
adjective concentric
- centred — If an industry or event is centred in a place, it takes place to the greatest extent there.
Antonyms for concentric
adj concentric
- off-center — not centered; diverging from the exact center.
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