homocentric

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adjective (1)

homo·​centric
variants or less commonly homocentrical
pronunciation at homo-+
: having the same center
homocentric spheres
specifically : diverging from or converging toward a common center
used of light rays forming a pencil

homocentric

2 of 2

adjective (2)

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: centered on human beings
the universe is not homocentricJunjiro Takakusu
homocentrically
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adverb

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

New Latin homocentricus, from Greek homokentros concentric (from homo- hom- + -kentros, from kentron center) + Latin -icus -ic

Adjective (2)

Latin homo man, human being + English -centric

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“Homocentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/homocentric. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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