concentric
kənˈsɛntrɪk
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Definition of concentric - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

mathematicsTECH.having a common centerTECH.
  • The artist drew several concentric circles on the canvas.
  • The design featured concentric squares.
  • The ripples in the pond formed concentric patterns.
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Origin of concentric

Latin, con- (together) + centrum (center)

Terms with concentric included in their meaning

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forestry
concentric rings in a tree trunk indicating age
optics
lens with concentric rings for focusing light
mathematics
region between two concentric circles
baking
layer cake with concentric tree ring layers
aviation
emblem of concentric circles on aircraft
cartography
map projection with curved meridians and non-concentric parallels
pattern formation
form a pattern of concentric circles

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  1. French:concentrique, ...
  2. German:konzentrisch, ...
  3. Italian:concentrico, ...
  4. Spanish:concéntrico, ...
  5. Portuguese:concêntrico, ...
  6. Chinese:同心的, ...
  7. Japanese:同心, ...
  8. Arabic:مُتَراكِز, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹנְצֶנְטְרִי, ...
  10. Russian:концентрический, ...
  11. Ukrainian:концентричний, ...
  12. Hindi:समकेंद्रित, ...
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