centric
2 synonyms and 1 antonym for centric, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Placed at or forming the centre; central.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
centrical
Antonyms
How to use centric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
user-centric
customer-centric
centric position
centric design
On its own centric is fairly formal; as the suffix -centric it is common in everyday business and design writing.
Etymology
Centric comes from Ancient Greek kentrikos, which itself is built from the same root as the English word centre, with the ending -ic added.
Full origin of centric →Frequently asked questions
What does centric mean?
It means being at or forming the centre of something; it is another way of saying central.
How is centric used in words like user-centric?
As a suffix, -centric describes something built or focused around a particular thing, as in user-centric or customer-centric.
Where does the word centric come from?
It comes from Ancient Greek kentrikos, related to the same root as the English word centre.
