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geocentric

/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈsen.trɪk/

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adjective

/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈsen.trɪk/C2formalscientific
  • ruОтносящийся к центру Земли или измеряемый от него; имеющий Землю в качестве центра.

Relating to or measured from the Earth's center; having the Earth as the center.

  1. Earth-centeredC1formal

    Having or representing the earth as the center, as in the ancient model of the universe.

    ruГеоцентрический

    • The geocentric model placed Earth at the center of the cosmos.
    • Ancient astronomers developed a geocentric view of the solar system.
    • The geocentric theory was eventually replaced by the heliocentric model.
Forms
  • more geocentric comparative form
  • most geocentric superlative form