concentric

CEFRB2

/kəˈnsɛntrɪk/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having the same center but different sizes.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of a motion, in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (e.g. the extension of the lower arm by means of the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

Examples

  • Draw two concentric circles of differing diameters.

  • I want you to draw five concentric circles now.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Having a common center.

More examples

In context

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

Antonyms

Quick test

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The archery target has blank circles radiating from the bullseye.

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Origin

adjective

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.