heliocentric
English
Alternative forms
- heliocentrick (obsolete)
Etymology
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ˌhiːli.əʊˈsɛntɹɪk/
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 290: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "US" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. enPR: hē'lē-ō-sĕnʹtrĭk, IPA(key): /ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/
- Rhymes: -ɛntɹɪk
Adjective
heliocentric (not comparable)
- (astronomy) Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a solar system or orbit.
- Antonym: geocentric
Related terms
Translations
having the sun at the center
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Further reading
Heliocentrism on Wikipedia.Wikipedia