Finesentence logo

Geocentric: meaning, definitions and examples

🌍
Add to dictionary

geocentric

 

[ ˌdʒiːəʊˈsɛntrɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

astronomy theory

Geocentric refers to a model of the universe in which Earth is considered the center of the universe with all celestial bodies, including the Sun and the stars, orbiting around it. This model was widely accepted until the heliocentric model, which places the Sun at the center, gained prominence.

Synonyms

Earth-centered, Earth-focused

Examples of usage

  • The geocentric model dominated ancient astronomy.
  • In a geocentric system, the Earth is stationary.
  • Historically, philosophers like Aristotle supported geocentric views.

Translations

Translations of the word "geocentric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 geocêntrico

🇮🇳 भू-केंद्रित

🇩🇪 geozentrisch

🇮🇩 geosentris

🇺🇦 геоцентричний

🇵🇱 geocentryczny

🇯🇵 地心説の

🇫🇷 géocentrique

🇪🇸 geocéntrico

🇹🇷 jeosantrik

🇰🇷 지구 중심의

🇸🇦 مركزي للأرض

🇨🇿 geocentrický

🇸🇰 geocentrický

🇨🇳 地心说的

🇸🇮 geocentričen

🇮🇸 geocentric

🇰🇿 геоцентрлік

🇬🇪 გეოცენტრიული

🇦🇿 geosentrik

🇲🇽 geocéntrico

Etymology

The term 'geocentric' originates from the Greek words 'geo', meaning 'earth', and 'kentron', meaning 'center'. It became prominent during ancient times, particularly in the works of philosophers and astronomers. The geocentric model was famously supported by Claudius Ptolemy in the 2nd century AD, who articulated a comprehensive and mathematically detailed model of the cosmos where Earth was at the center of the universe. This view was widely accepted in Western astronomy until the Renaissance, when Copernicus proposed a heliocentric model that eventually led to a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. Despite its historical significance, the geocentric view has been completely displaced by modern astronomy's acceptance of the heliocentric model and the understanding of gravity and planetary motion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,653, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.