bicentric

9.9

Having two centers, like two towns or points

adjective
/ˌbaɪˈsɛntrɪk/

Specialized

: bicéntrico

In geometry, a bicentric quadrilateral can be inscribed in a circle and circumscribed about another circle.

Examples

Their study proposed that the region's economy is bicentric, revolving around two urban centers.
The scientist described the molecule as bicentric, with two distinct nuclei at its core.
The bicentric model helps explain the dual influences on culture.
A bicentric design can enhance the functionality of the product.
In geometry, a bicentric quadrilateral can be inscribed in a circle and circumscribed about another circle.
The scientist described the molecule as bicentric, with two distinct nuclei at its core.
Their study proposed that the region's economy is bicentric, revolving around two urban centers.

Synonyms

polycentric

vsbicentric

1 7.7

Having more than one center, like a city with several hubs

is limited to exactly two centers rather than any larger number

multicentric

vsbicentric

Specialized

1 7.2

Happening in several different places

focuses on exactly two centers rather than multiple separate locations

multinucleated

vsbicentric

1 7.9

Having more than one main center of activity, like several business districts

is confined to exactly two centers rather than several cores

How Many Centers

multinuclear

7.7

multicentric

Specialized

1 7.2

bicentric

Specialized

9.9

monocentric

Specialized

1 7.8

Surface Forms

bicentric positive

Morphology

bicentric = centric (transparent) = bi + center + ic

Formed by adding the productive prefix 'bi-' (two) to the adjective 'centric', yielding the straightforward meaning 'having two centers'.

Etymology

Bicentric comes from the parts bi- meaning 'two' and centric from center meaning 'middle', like bicycle uses bi- for 'two'. So bicentric describes something that has two centers or two main points.