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

Shaped like a wheel, with concentric circles around silk spokes, the webs are sometimes adorned with decorations – called stabilimenta. —Regina G. Barber, NPR, 31 Oct. 2025

That’s because plyometrics involve quick movements and concentric (shortening) and eccentric (lengthening) muscle contractions. —Jenny McCoy, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025

But according to Dangbei, the cause is a Fresnel lens (one with concentric rings etched into the surface). —PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025

Renders of the space show a curved metal ceiling produced using robotic technology and screen-printed with concentric ripples evoking a drop of water on a calm lake. —Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 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