heliocentric
1 antonym for heliocentric — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Having the sun at the centre, as with a coordinate system, orbit or astronomical model.
Antonyms
geocentric
How to use heliocentric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
heliocentric model
heliocentric system
heliocentric orbit
heliocentric coordinates
It is a technical term used mainly in astronomy and cosmology.
Etymology
Heliocentric is built from helio-, meaning sun, and the suffix -centric. The word has been used in this sense since the seventeenth century.
Full origin of heliocentric →Frequently asked questions
What does heliocentric mean?
It describes something, such as a model or orbit, that has the sun at its centre.
What is the opposite of heliocentric?
The opposite is geocentric, which places the Earth at the centre instead of the sun.
Where does the word heliocentric come from?
It combines helio-, referring to the sun, with the suffix -centric, and has been in use since the 1600s.
