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

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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

Limelight Hotels, known for its family-centric amenities and outdoor adventures, provides a natural fit for this vision. — Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

For years, Fubo, a sports-centric vMVPD (virtual multichannel video programming distributor, which lets subscribers watch traditional TV channels live over the Internet), offered NBCUniversal channels. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Ingelsby was nominated for writing the season finale, while Salli Richardson-Whitfield picked up her second of two nominations in the directing category, having also been nominated for The Gilded Age’s ball-centric finale. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026

His data-centric approach and favoring of empowering lower commanders has come much to the annoyance of the traditional military establishment. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 16 July 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