heliocentric — having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌhiːliəˈsɛntrɪk/
Example Sentences
- My little brother thinks he's heliocentric to our family—like the whole world revolves around him!
- Before the heliocentric model was accepted, people believed the Earth was the center of the universe.
- Galileo supported the heliocentric theory, which got him in serious trouble with the Church.
heliocentric
ADJECTIVE[/ˌhiːliəˈsɛntrɪk/]
having or representing the sun as the center, as in the accepted astronomical model of the solar system
Galileo shows a heliocentric model where planets orbit the Sun, not Earth.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'helios' (sun, also the sun god) + 'centric' (centered), coined to describe the sun-centered model of the solar system proposed by Copernicus.
Breakdown
helio- (sun) + centr- (center) + -ic (adjective suffix)
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📝Examples
“My little brother thinks he's heliocentric to our family—like the whole world revolves around him!”
“Before the heliocentric model was accepted, people believed the Earth was the center of the universe.”
“Galileo supported the heliocentric theory, which got him in serious trouble with the Church.”
“In a heliocentric universe, the sun doesn't move—but my ex sure acted like she was the center of everything!”
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