geocentric

[US]/ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
[UK]/ˌdʒiːoʊˈsɛntrɪk/
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Translation

adj.relating to or measured from the center of the Earth

Phrases & Collocations

geocentric model

geocentric theory

geocentric view

geocentric system

geocentric perspective

geocentric orbit

geocentric coordinates

geocentric frame

geocentric position

geocentric alignment

Example Sentences

the geocentric model was widely accepted in ancient astronomy.

many scientists challenged the geocentric view of the universe.

in a geocentric system, the earth is at the center of the universe.

copernicus proposed a heliocentric model to replace the geocentric theory.

the geocentric perspective limited our understanding of the cosmos.

geocentric beliefs influenced navigation and exploration for centuries.

some cultures maintained a geocentric view long after it was disproven.

the transition from a geocentric to a heliocentric model marked a significant scientific revolution.

understanding the geocentric model helps us appreciate the history of astronomy.

geocentric theories were eventually replaced by modern astronomical discoveries.

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