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Definition of centric

centric

/ˈsɛn.trɪk/
cen · tric
Adverb:centrically
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• adjective

1

Located in or at the center; central in position or focus (often used in combination).

Example

"The company adopted a customer-centric approach to product development."

2

Relating to or directed toward a nerve center (in physiology and anatomy).

Example

"The neurologist examined the centric pathways of the spinal cord to locate the source of the reflex."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In modern usage, 'centric' appears most frequently as a combining form in hyphenated compounds (such as 'user-centric' or 'Eurocentric') rather than as a standalone adjective.

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centrally
centranthus
centrex
centric
centrifuge
centrism
centrist

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from Ancient Greek kentrikos ('of the center'), derived from kentron ('sharp point' or 'stationary point of a pair of compasses').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centric. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centric
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