concéntrico
concentric
adjective kohn-SEHN-tree-koh Rare
Origin: From Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin con- (together) + centrum (center).
Usage Note
Concéntrico describes circles, spheres, or other shapes that share the same center — círculos concéntricos (concentric circles). The opposite is excéntrico (eccentric, off-center), though excéntrico in everyday use more often means 'eccentric' in the personality sense.
Examples
"Los anillos del árbol forman círculos concéntricos."
Natural Translation
The tree rings form concentric circles.
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