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

Recent Examples on the Web Then, tap on the AirPlay icon, which is indicated by the concentric circles with a triangle at the bottom. Abby Ferguson, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024 The ruins had several large, upright stones that formed two concentric circles. Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2024 In that way, Norman’s life expanded in concentric circles to include thousands upon thousands of friends. Jamie Malanowski, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2023 Laid out in concentric circles, the concrete block raised beds double as an amphitheater for outdoor events. Debbie Arrington, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2024 At the same time, Wyss has sat near the center of concentric circles of influence. Emily Birnbaum, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024 Two pieces array concentric ovals or circles made of stoneware that looks as thin and fragile as skin. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 24 Nov. 2023 Build from the outside in: When building the tart, begin at the outer edge, arranging the apples in concentric circles, overlapping each slice about halfway over its neighbor. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023 Also common are arrays of concentric dots, usually rendered in blotchy white or yellow, that surround a person like a halo, or a personal Milky Way. Brisueño is self-taught, and his primitivist style can show more exuberance than finesse. Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 3 Nov. 2023

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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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Cite this Entry

“Concentric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concentric. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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