centric

1 of 2

adjective

cen·​tric ˈsen-trik 

1

: located in or at a center : central

a centric point

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

centrically

ˈsen-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

-centric

2 of 2

adjective combining form

1

: having (such) a center or (such or so many) centers

polycentric

2

: having (something specified) as its center

heliocentric

Examples of centric in a Sentence

Adjective combining form

The solar system is heliocentric, meaning that the sun is at its center.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

It's filled with design-centric knick-knacks for your artsy friend. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

Many of the newcomers are software-centric and fast-moving, which helps distinguish them from traditional defense contractors. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Aug. 2026

My first visit was during the family-friendly BooFest in October, but outdoor events like the art-centric Garibaldi Festival are worth planning a spring trip around. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

This necessitates a shift from product-centric solutions to fundamental changes in identity, architecture, and operational discipline. — Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Greek kentrikos of the center, from kentron

Adjective combining form

Medieval Latin -centricus, from Latin centrum center

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for centric

• centric
• afrocentric
• egocentric
• ethnocentric
• eurocentric
• geocentric
• metacentric
• anthropocentric
• heliocentric
• concentric
• eccentric
• excentric

Medical Definition

centric

adjective

cen·​tric ˈsen-trik 

1

: of or relating to a nerve center

2

: of, relating to, or having a centromere

3

of dental occlusion : involving spatial relationships such that all teeth of both jaws meet in a normal manner and forces exerted by the lower on the upper jaw are perfectly distributed in the dental arch