Definition

Describing a viewpoint or model that considers the Earth as the center of the universe or a system.

Example

In a geocentric model, the Earth is placed at the center of the solar system, with all other celestial bodies orbiting around it.

Conversation

Have you ever heard about the geocentric model of the universe?

Yeah, I learned about it in school! It's interesting how people once thought the Earth was the center.

Exactly! It's hard to imagine that people believed we were the focus of everything.

Right? Now we know that the sun is at the center of our solar system.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Geocentric is formed from "geo-" (from Greek "gē", meaning earth) and "centric" (from Greek "kentron", meaning center). The word describes a model that places the earth at the center of the universe.

Memory Tip

Think of 'geo-' meaning earth and 'centric' meaning center — this helps you remember that geocentric refers to the earth being at the center.

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