concentric

adjective

con·​cen·​tric kən-ˈsen-trik 

ˌkän-

1

: having a common center

concentric circles

the concentric layers of the wedding cake

2

: having a common axis : coaxial

concentrically

kən-ˈsen-tri-k(ə-)lē 

ˌkän-

adverb

concentricity

ˌkän-ˌsen-ˈtri-sə-tē 

noun

Examples of concentric in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Europe’s borders can be secured only through a concentric circles approach: outside Europe, at Europe’s borders themselves, and within Europe’s borders. —Matteo Garavoglia, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2016

One excavation trench across the perimeter of the circle uncovered an external bank, which might represent a concentric feature. —Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024

The nearly 47 mm diameter sounds enormous but wears surprisingly smaller thanks to both the lightweight titanium construction and the satisfying visual balance of the concentric blue and white color scheme, including the chunky, bi-directional diver-style bezel. —Josh Condon, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2024

Chris reverse engineers the sizing of his concentric circles each week. —Ed Flores, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English consentrik, from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- + centrum center

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

concentric

adjective

con·​cen·​tric kən-ˈsen-trik 

(ˈ)kän-

: having a common center

concentric circles

Medical Definition

concentric

adjective

con·​cen·​tric kən-ˈsen-trik, (ˈ)kän- 

: having a common center

concentric circles

concentrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb