concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik 
ˌkän-
1
: having a common center
concentric circles
the concentric layers of the wedding cake
2
: having a common axis : coaxial
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The dial is surrounded by a bezel engraved with concentric waves.
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Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Sited between the main body and outer ring is a series of turbine blades in a concentric setup.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
The 100 final pieces are displayed in three concentric circles by color.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
When cheesecake has completely cooled, arrange strawberries in concentric circles on top, beginning at outside edge.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
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Carol Besler, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Sited between the main body and outer ring is a series of turbine blades in a concentric setup.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 18 Jan. 2026
The 100 final pieces are displayed in three concentric circles by color.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
When cheesecake has completely cooled, arrange strawberries in concentric circles on top, beginning at outside edge.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for concentric
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“Concentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentric. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik
(ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
Medical Definition
concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric
kən-ˈsen-trik, (ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
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