'DBMS-centric' originates from the combination of 'DBMS' (Database Management System) and the suffix '-centric', where 'centric' means 'centered around or focused on'.

The term 'DBMS-centric' evolved from the increasing importance of database management systems in software development, emphasizing a focus on these systems.

Initially, it meant 'centered around a database system', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.