concentric Definition
- 1having a common center
- 2of or denoting circles, arcs, or other shapes that share the same center, the larger often completely surrounding the smaller
Using concentric: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "concentric" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The target had concentric circles painted on it.
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The tree rings were concentric.
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The design featured several concentric circles.
concentric Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for concentric
Antonyms for concentric
- eccentric
- off-center
Phrases with concentric
concentric circles
a series of circles of different sizes, all with the same center
Example
The archery target had concentric circles painted on it.
concentric circles of influence
a series of overlapping spheres of influence, each with a different level of power or control
Example
The company's CEO had a concentric circle of influence that extended to all levels of the organization.
a type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens while maintaining tension
Example
During a concentric contraction, the bicep muscle shortens as it lifts a weight.
Origins of concentric
from Latin 'concentricus', from 'con-' (together) + 'centrum' (center)
Summary: concentric in Brief
'Concentric' [kənˈsɛntrɪk] refers to circles, arcs, or shapes that share the same center. It can describe the relationship between two or more objects, such as the tree rings or the design with several concentric circles. The term also extends to phrases like 'concentric circles of influence,' which describes overlapping spheres of influence, and 'concentric contraction,' which is a type of muscle contraction.
