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

Beyond Zone 0 Fire experts think in terms of concentric circles around a home. —Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025

Connecting with others enables us to build concentric circles of engagement with employees and customers to expand the brand in magnificent and exciting ways. —Samantha Tassone, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025

The concentric circles of columns shimmered in silence. —David Laskin, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024

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

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