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concentric

adj

Etymology

From Middle English concentrik, from Middle French concentrique, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin con- (“with, together”) + centrum (“circle, center”). Equivalent to con- + -centric. By surface analysis, con- + centre + -ic.

  1. derived from con-
  2. derived from concentricus
  3. derived from concentrique
  4. inherited from concentrik

Definitions

  1. Having a common center.

    • Seven huge concentric semi-circular rings of stone surround the northern end, and quite rightly are Grade 2-listed by conservation body Historic England.

  2. In the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. extension of the lower arm via the…

    In the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. extension of the lower arm via the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

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Derived

concentrically, concentric contraction, concentricity, concentricness, nonconcentric, radioconcentric

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA