Definition

Describing shapes or objects that share the same center point, often appearing as circles or rings that are layered one inside the other.

Example

The artist created a design with concentric circles to represent harmony and balance.

Conversation

I noticed those designs on your shirt have concentric circles.

Yeah, I think they look pretty cool!

They really do give a nice sense of depth with the concentric pattern.

Exactly! It makes the design more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Concentric → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "centrum" (meaning center). The word describes circles or shapes that share the same center, hence they are together at the center.

Memory Tip

Think of shapes that are 'together' ('con-') at the 'center' ('centrum') — that's why concentric means having a common center.

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