Definition of CONCENTRIC

concentric

Meanings

Adjective

  • having a common center
    • "concentric rings"

Adj

  • Having a common center.
  • (of a motion) in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. extension of the lower arm via the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English concentrik, from Middle French concentrique, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin con- (“with, together”) + centrum (“circle, center”). Equivalent to con- + -centric.

Antonyms

eccentric

Scrabble Score: 16

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Words With Friends Score: 21

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