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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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