adj
centripetal
Centripetal (adj) means Directed or moving towards a centre.
adj
1
Directed or moving towards a centre.
2
Directed towards the central nervous system; afferent.
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Etymology
From New Latin centripetālis coined by Sir Isaac Newton, from Latin centrum (“center”) + petō (“to seek, aim”) + -al. Analysable as centri- + -petal.
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What is the meaning of centripetal?
"centripetal" (adj) means directed or moving towards a centre.
What are the different meanings of centripetal?
"centripetal" has 2 main meanings: 1. Directed or moving towards a centre; 2. Directed towards the central nervous system; afferent.