concentric

UK: kɒnˈsɛntrɪk | US: kɑːnˈsɛntrɪk

Definition

  1. adj. having a common center, as circles or spheres

  2. adj. (of geometric figures) sharing the same central point

Structure
con <together>centr <center>ic <adjective suffix>
Etymology

Derived from Latin concentricus, combining con- (meaning "together") and centrum (meaning "center"). The suffix -ic forms adjectives. The word reflects the idea of multiple circles or shapes sharing a single central point, a concept rooted in geometry and later extended metaphorically.

Examples

  1. The tree rings formed concentric circles around the core.

  2. The target had concentric red and white bands.

  3. The artist drew concentric arcs to create an illusion of depth.

  4. The planets' orbits are not perfectly concentric.

  5. The stadium was designed with concentric seating tiers.