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concentrichaving a common center; circles or shapes that share the same center point

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having a common center; circles or shapes that share the same center point

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsentrɪk/

Korean meaning: 동심의, 같은 중심을 갖는

Korean pronunciation: 컨**센**트릭

Example Sentences

  • The pizza was cut into concentric circles, making it look like a dart board.
  • The ripples in the pond formed perfect concentric circles when the stone hit the water.
  • The onion's concentric layers reminded him of his complicated personality.

concentric

ADJECTIVE

//kənˈsentrɪk//

having a common center; circles or shapes that share the same center point

concentric concept
💡 Concept

A girl creates concentric ripples by dropping a stone into the pond

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concentric rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

An eccentric artist creates perfect concentric art!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈsentrɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈsentrɪk/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootcentr
Suffix--ic

Origin

From Medieval Latin 'concentricus', derived from the prefix 'con-' (together) and 'centrum' (center), meaning 'having a common center'. The word entered English in the 16th century through scientific and mathematical terminology.

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🎵Rhyme

eccentricentricmetric
eccentric
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The pizza was cut into concentric circles, making it look like a dart board.

The ripples in the pond formed perfect concentric circles when the stone hit the water.

😄 Fun example

The onion's concentric layers reminded him of his complicated personality.

The ancient city was built with concentric walls for better defense.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

centeredcoaxialhaving common center

Antonyms

eccentricoff-center

Related

centercentralconcentrateradiuscircumference