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
adverb ˌkän-
concentricity
ˌkän-ˌsen-ˈtri-sə-tē
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Rumors spread in concentric circles, first by word of mouth and then by sensationalized newspaper accounts. 
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Wash off concentric white circles of giant whitefly eggs. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 For example, a flat series of concentric circles shrinks to form a saddle shape, while rays emanating from a central point turn into a dome or cone-like structure. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 Try incorporating resistance bands that require an immense amount of control and focus to help enhance both the eccentric and concentric portions of the movement. Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 The white lacquered dials are juxtaposed not only by the deep metallic blue color but also by the texture of small concentric circles. Troy Barmore, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022 Admire, in this painting, the sophisticated interaction of the main subject — a diagonal line of shackled figures receding in space — with the overlaid pattern of transparent concentric circles emanating from the setting sun. Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Use inline drip laid out in concentric circles that start about 10 inches out from the trunk of mature trees, 6 inches out from the trunks of young trees. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 In the hearing room on Tuesday, Representative Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland and a member of the select committee, sought to draw a road map of Mr. Trump’s multilayered effort to overturn his defeat, unfolding in three concentric rings. Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 12 July 2022 See More
Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2022 Wash off concentric white circles of giant whitefly eggs. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Sep. 2022 For example, a flat series of concentric circles shrinks to form a saddle shape, while rays emanating from a central point turn into a dome or cone-like structure. Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 Try incorporating resistance bands that require an immense amount of control and focus to help enhance both the eccentric and concentric portions of the movement. Good Housekeeping, 15 Aug. 2022 The white lacquered dials are juxtaposed not only by the deep metallic blue color but also by the texture of small concentric circles. Troy Barmore, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2022 Admire, in this painting, the sophisticated interaction of the main subject — a diagonal line of shackled figures receding in space — with the overlaid pattern of transparent concentric circles emanating from the setting sun. Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Use inline drip laid out in concentric circles that start about 10 inches out from the trunk of mature trees, 6 inches out from the trunks of young trees. Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2022 In the hearing room on Tuesday, Representative Jamie Raskin, Democrat of Maryland and a member of the select committee, sought to draw a road map of Mr. Trump’s multilayered effort to overturn his defeat, unfolding in three concentric rings. Luke Broadwater, New York Times, 12 July 2022 See More 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
Medical Definition
concentric
adjective
con·cen·tric kən-ˈsen-trik, (ˈ)kän-
: having a common center
concentric circles
- prosect
- prosected
- prosecting
- prosection
- prosector
- prosectors
- prosectorship
- prosectorships
- prosects
- prosecutable
- prosecute
- prosecuted
- owe a debt of gratitude/thanks to
- owe a debt of thanks to
- owe it
- owe it to
- owe it to oneself
- owe one
- owe someone one
- owe them a debt of gratitude
- owed
- Owen
- Owen Falls
- owen falls dam
- owen stan