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allocentric

allocentric

9.9
A way of thinking about places that uses landmarks, not your position
  • adjective
  • /ˌæləˈsɛntrɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : alocéntrico
  • Similarly, other studies found no impairment when older participants estimated the distance between two external objects (Norman et al., 2015), demonstrating that neither egocentric nor allocentric distance perception is significantly affected by age.
  • allocentric descriptions
  • egocentric and allocentric

Examples

  • Currently, all directions use an allocentric frame of reference (North, South, East, and West).

    Academic text (2010)

  • Also, for two- and three-way intersections, the directions of the branching arms are described in an allocentric frame of reference.

    Academic text (2010)

  • OK, so this then is the corrected allocentric direction.

  • Users can also receive egocentric and allocentric descriptions of these features.

    Academic text (2010)

  • See Figure 1A for an example of a feature list and the corresponding egocentric and allocentric descriptions.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Nevertheless, some tasks may lend themselves to allocentric/egocentric strategies such that the adoption of one strategy over the other will more readily result in success.

    Academic text (2017)

  • DIAGRAM: Figure 1. (A) Example of a feature list and egocentric and allocentric descriptions provided by the Exploration Mode of the Building Navigator.

    Academic text (2010)

  • In allocentric navigation, individuals develop a comprehensive understanding of their surroundings, creating a mental map based on fixed landmarks.

  • The architect designed the city layout using an allocentric approach, ensuring that every building was aligned with the surrounding environment.

  • By adopting an allocentric perspective, researchers were able to analyze spatial relationships between objects rather than focusing solely on the observer's viewpoint.

Antonyms

subjective
134 5.9

Based on a person's feelings or opinions rather than facts

How Environment-Centered

allocentric
  • Specialized
9.9
egocentric
11 7.4

Surface Forms

allocentric positive

Morphology

allocentric = centric (semi-transparent) = allo + centric

The prefix 'allo-' means 'other', but the specific meaning related to spatial perspective is not a direct derivation.

Etymology

Allocentric is made of allo- 'other' and -centric 'center', so it means 'centered on the world or things around you'. Unlike egocentric, which is 'I-centered', an allocentric map or view puts places and objects at the center and so helps you find your way by landmarks.