centric
[ sen-trik ]
/ ˈsɛn trɪk /
adjective
Anatomy, Physiology.
pertaining to or originating at a nerve center.
Also
cen·tri·cal.
Origin of centric
OTHER WORDS FROM centric
Words nearby centric
Definition for centric (2 of 2)
-centric
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).
Example sentences from the Web for centric
Cen′tricalness, Centric′ity; Cen′trum, the body of a vertebra.
He was kind to the poor, walked much, talked to himself as he walked, and was known by the humble sort as "a'centric."
The Translation of a Savage, Complete |Gilbert ParkerA reg'lar 'centric—but a reg'lar brick, cutting a wide swathe as he goes.
The Right of Way, Complete |Gilbert ParkerWith centric and eccentric scribbled o'er, / Cycle and epicycle, orb in orb.
British Dictionary definitions for centric (1 of 2)
centric
centrical
/ (ˈsɛntrɪk) /
adjective
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), nounBritish Dictionary definitions for centric (2 of 2)
-centric
suffix forming adjectives
having a centre as specified
heliocentric
Word Origin for -centric
abstracted from
eccentric,
concentric, etc
Medical definitions for centric (1 of 2)
centric
[ sĕn′trĭk ]
adj.
Situated at or near the center; central.
Medical definitions for centric (2 of 2)
-centric
suff.
Having a specified kind or number of centers:polycentric
Having a specified object as the center:egocentric.