geocentric
What is another word for geocentric? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Adjective — Centered on the Earth, or treating the Earth as the central point.
Antonyms
How to use geocentric
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
geocentric model
geocentric theory
geocentric view
geocentric universe
It is a technical word, most often found in astronomy and the history of science.
Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix geo- and the suffix -centric.
Full origin of geocentric →Frequently asked questions
What does geocentric mean?
Geocentric means centered on the Earth. It is often used for the old view that the Earth sits at the center of the universe.
What is the opposite of geocentric?
Heliocentric is the usual opposite, describing a system with the Sun at the center.
Is geocentric the same as egocentric?
No. Geocentric concerns the Earth being at the center, while egocentric describes someone focused on themselves.
