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

concentrically

kən-ˈsen-tri-k(ə-)lē 

ˌkän-

adverb

concentricity

ˌkän-ˌsen-ˈtri-sə-tē 

noun

Examples of concentric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The classic silhouette is punctuated by a series of concentric circles amidship that give the yacht a decidedly modern feel. —Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025

Simply apply the cleaning solution to your pan, then, with a slightly damp sponge, scrub in concentric circles to wipe away the grease and grime. —Emily Johnson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025

Martha Stewart suggests using half of the pristine pecan halves on top of the filling, arranging them in concentric circles. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025

These spots are concentric reaction fronts – places where chemical and physical reactions occur – enriched in the minerals vivianite, which contains iron phosphate, and greigite, which is made of iron sulfide. —Amy J. Williams, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English consentrik, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- + centrum center

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for concentric

• eccentric
• excentric
• afrocentric
• egocentric
• ethnocentric
• eurocentric
• geocentric
• metacentric
• multicentric
• polycentric
• anthropocentric
• heliocentric

Kids Definition

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

concentrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb