centric
Anatomy, Physiology. pertaining to or originating at a nerve center.
Origin of centric
1- Also cen·tri·cal .
Other words from centric
- cen·tri·cal·ly, adverb
- cen·tric·i·ty [sen-tris-i-tee], /sɛnˈtrɪs ɪ ti/, noun
- mul·ti·cen·tric, adjective
- un·cen·tric, adjective
- un·cen·tri·cal, adjective
Other definitions for -centric (2 of 2)
a combining form with the meanings “having a center or centers” of the specified number or kind (polycentric); “centered upon, focused around” that named by the first element (ethnocentric; heliocentric).
Origin of -centric
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British Dictionary definitions for centric (1 of 2)
centrical
/ (ˈsɛntrɪk) /
being central or having a centre
relating to or originating at a nerve centre
botany
Also: concentric (of vascular bundles) having one type of tissue completely surrounding the other
(of leaves, such as those of the onion) cylindrical
Derived forms of centric
- centrically, adverb
- centricity (sɛnˈtrɪsɪtɪ), noun
British Dictionary definitions for -centric (2 of 2)
having a centre as specified: heliocentric
Origin of -centric
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