concentricity
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- noun
- /kənˈsɛntrɪsɪti/
- In geometry class, we learned that concentricity refers to shapes that have the same center, like circles or spheres.
Examples
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His notion of "sacred concentricity" in Native stories aptly describes the complex dynamics of circularity.
Academic text (1996) -
The mounting system has a self-aligning hub that maintains concentricity between the motor shaft and gearhead, while a preinstalled pinion eliminates normal pinion setting procedures.
Academic text (2005) -
These are great Look, I had to give up perfect concentricity for repeatability.
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The Eggiman patent, said the court, "does not require concentricity of the circular insert and frame."
Academic text (2009) -
And then I'm finishing its circularity, its concentricity on the lathe.
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Concentricity is 0.0005 in.
Academic text (1993) -
This assembly integration eliminates bonding operations and a shaft press while creating very good tolerances for disc perpendicularity and shaft concentricity.
Academic text (1994) -
A single-taper design with a shallow-taper angle maintains concentricity when the locking bolts are tightened.
Academic text (1997) -
The design of the target features perfect concentricity, ensuring that each circle shares a common center.
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The artist's depiction of concentricity in the painting highlights how the circles draw the viewer's eye towards the center.
Synonyms
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7.6
A focus on one main person, thing, or idea
Antonyms
How Concentric
Surface Forms
Morphology
concentricity = concentric (transparent) = concentric + ity
Formed by adding the noun-forming suffix '-ity' to the adjective 'concentric', so the meaning ('the state of being concentric') is directly derivable.
Etymology
Concentricity comes from parts meaning 'together' and 'middle', with con- 'together' and center 'middle'. Think of the rings of a target all sharing the same middle. That's why concentricity means 'having the same center'.