concentric

[kuh n-sen-trik] /kənˈsɛn trɪk/
adjective
1.
having a common center, as circles or spheres.
Also, concentrical.
Origin
1350-1400; Middle English consentrik < Medieval Latin concentricus. See con-, center, -ic
Related forms
concentrically, adverb
concentricity
[kon-suh n-tris-i-tee, -sen-] /ˌkɒn sənˈtrɪs ɪ ti, -sɛn-/ (Show IPA), noun
nonconcentric, adjective
nonconcentrical, adjective
nonconcentrically, adverb
nonconcentricity, noun
unconcentric, adjective
unconcentrically, adverb
Examples from the web for concentric
  • Bands of color in concentric circles are also a popular design.
  • Think of these four as concentric circles inching ever closer to the core activity of college fund raising.
  • Beyond this immediate dilemma, other doubts ripple out in concentric rings.
  • Thus, the mantle is itself divided into concentric layers, with different minerals predominating at different depths.
  • On ripening fruit, cream-colored concentric areas grow and merge over the whole fruit.
  • The puzzle consists of three concentric transparent spheres, with six colored marbles inside.
  • The logo features a square with colored concentric circles radiating from its corners.
  • The hours, minutes, and seconds are displayed on the three concentric rings.
  • Arrange berries in concentric circles over top of tart.
  • The false-color image brings out subtle details, such as a dark polar hood surrounded by lighter concentric bands.
British Dictionary definitions for concentric

concentric

/kənˈsɛntrɪk/
adjective
1.
having a common centre: concentric circles Compare eccentric (sense 3)
Derived Forms
concentrically, adverb
concentricity (ˌkɒnsənˈtrɪsɪtɪ) noun
Word Origin
C14: from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- same + centrumcentre
Word Origin and History for concentric
adj.

c.1400, from Middle French concentrique, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from com- "together" (see com-) + centrum "circle, center" (see center (n.)).

concentric in Medicine

concentric con·cen·tric (kən-sěn'trĭk)
adj.
Having a common center or center point, as of circles.