homocentric
/'houmou'sentrik/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Having a common center: Describes objects, shapes, or structures that share the exact same central point. This is a geometric term.
Usage and Examples
- Adjective:
- The target was painted with homocentric circles. (The circles on the target all shared the same center point.)
- In the diagram, the two spheres are homocentric. (The diagram shows two spheres with a common center.)
Advanced Usage
- Scientific/Technical Context: The term is primarily used in geometry, optics, astronomy, and technical descriptions.
- The telescope uses a homocentric system of lenses to focus light. (The lenses in the telescope are arranged to share a common focal point.)
Variants and Related Words
- Concentric (adj): This is a more common synonym meaning having the same center. "Homocentric" and "concentric" are often used interchangeably, though "homocentric" can have specific technical applications.
- Eccentric (adj): Not having the same center; deviating from a circular path. This is an antonym.
Synonyms
- Concentric: Sharing a common center.
- Coaxial: Having the same axis, which often implies a shared center line.
Antonyms
- Eccentric: Not concentric; off-center.
- Nonconcentric: Not having a shared center.
Adjective
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having a common center
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concentric rings
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