adjective
geocentric
jee-oh-SEN-trik
Geocentric (adjective) means Centered on the Earth, or treating the Earth as the central point. Example: “A geocentric model puts the Earth in the middle.”
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Centered on the Earth, or treating the Earth as the central point.
"A geocentric model puts the Earth in the middle."
"The geocentric theory was eventually replaced by other models."
"Early astronomers often worked from a geocentric picture of the heavens."
How to use geocentric
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCentered on the Earth.
When to use it
It is a technical word, most often found in astronomy and the history of science.
Memory tip
It is not comparable, so say geocentric rather than more geocentric.
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Common pairings
geocentric model
geocentric theory
geocentric view
geocentric universe
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Etymology
The word is formed from the prefix geo- and the suffix -centric.
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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.
What is the meaning of geocentric?
"geocentric" (adjective) means centered on the Earth, or treating the Earth as the central point.
