concentric

adjective

con·​cen·​tric kən-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce concentric (audio)
ˌkän-
1
: having a common center
concentric circles
the concentric layers of the wedding cake
2
: having a common axis : coaxial
concentrically adverb
concentricity noun

Examples of concentric in a Sentence

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Chris reverse engineers the sizing of his concentric circles each week. Ed Flores, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 It’s laid out in a unique round pattern, with concentric circles of booths. Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Instead of gentle concentric circles, gleaming finishes, or a mesmerizing light show, the ProArt P16 meets us with inky blackness. PCMAG, 13 Oct. 2024 The golden dial features a sleek design of concentric circles. Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for concentric 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of concentric was in 1578

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“Concentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentric. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

concentric

adjective
con·​cen·​tric kən-ˈsen-trik How to pronounce concentric (audio)
(ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles

Medical Definition

concentric

adjective
con·​cen·​tric kən-ˈsen-trik, (ˈ)kän- How to pronounce concentric (audio)
: having a common center
concentric circles
concentrically adverb

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