centrifugal
1 antonyms and opposites of centrifugal, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Moving or tending to move away from the center.
Antonyms
Etymology
Coined in New Latin from centrum ("center") + fugere ("to flee") — literally "fleeing from the center".
Full origin of centrifugal →Frequently asked questions
What does “centrifugal” mean?
The word “centrifugal” means moving or tending to move away from the center. In plain terms, describes a force or motion that pushes things outward, away from the center of rotation.
How do you pronounce “centrifugal”?
“Centrifugal” is pronounced sehn-trih-FYOO-gl (/sɛnˈtɹɪf.(j)ə.ɡl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “centrifugal” in a sentence?
Here is “centrifugal” used in a sentence: “The spinning drum uses centrifugal force to push water out through the holes.”
What is the opposite of “centrifugal”?
The opposite of “centrifugal” — its antonyms — is centripetal.
What part of speech is “centrifugal”?
Depending on how it is used, “centrifugal” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “centrifugal” come from?
The word “centrifugal” comes from New Latin. Coined in New Latin from centrum ("center") + fugere ("to flee") — literally "fleeing from the center".
How many meanings does “centrifugal” have?
“Centrifugal” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: moving or tending to move away from the center.