Definition of centric
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
: concentrated about or directed to a center
a centric activity
3
: of, relating to, or having a centromere
4
: of, relating to, or resembling an order (Centrales) of radially symmetrical diatoms
-centric
adjective combining formDefinition of -centric (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: having (such) a center or (such or so many) centers
polycentric
2
: having (something specified) as its center
heliocentric
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The first known use of centric was circa 1593
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