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(ge-o-cen-tric) 4 syllables

Definition

adjective. having the earth as the center. this term is often used in astronomy.

Example Sentence

Satellites travel in geocentric orbits.

More Example Sentences

In school, we studied the geocentric theory.

Synonyms

earth-centered; terrestrial; planet-centered

Antonyms

heliocentric; sun-centered; solar

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Rhymes

  • concentric
  • eccentric

  • egocentric
  • ethnocentric
  • geocentric

  • anthropocentric
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