homocentric

/'houmou'sentrik/

Thân thiện

The tree trunk displays homocentric growth rings.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having a common center
   • concentric rings

Từ đồng nghĩa

• concentric
• concentrical