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heliocentricity

heliocentricity

1 8.0
The idea that the Sun is at the center and planets move around it
  • noun
  • /ˌhiːliəʊˈsɛntrɪsɪti/
translation icon : heliocentricidad
  • Copernicus' work laid the foundation for heliocentricity, which suggests that Earth and other planets orbit the Sun.

Why is the God or I in Egypt permanent sign of heliocentricity?

Examples

  • Many astronomical models of the past were based on the geocentric view, until heliocentricity gained widespread acceptance.

  • I'm also a denier of heliocentricity and a denier of many things.

    Blog text (31)

  • Movement of the planets, elliptical orbits, heliocentricity.

    Angels & Demons (2009)

  • The revolutionary idea of heliocentricity changed our understanding of the solar system, placing the Sun at its center.

Synonyms

heliocentrism
vsheliocentricity
  • Specialized
1 8.4

The idea that the Sun is at the center of the solar system and the planets move around it

is the same idea but uses a different noun form
Copernican system
vsheliocentricity
  • Specialized
1 6.9

A model where the Earth and other planets move around the Sun

is the general astronomical idea not tied to a single historical model
Copernicanism
vsheliocentricity
  • Specialized
9.3

A model that puts the sun at the center of the solar system

is the same scientific idea but without that specific label

Surface Forms

heliocentricity singular
heliocentricities plural

Morphology

heliocentricity = heliocentric (transparent) = helio + centric + ity

Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'heliocentric', yielding the state or quality of being heliocentric.

Etymology

The word heliocentricity comes from the Greek word helios meaning 'sun' and the part -centric meaning 'centered', the same idea as the common word center. So, heliocentricity simply means 'sun-centered', which is why it names the idea that the Sun is at the center of the solar system.