amphicentric
|am-phi-cen-tric|
C2
/ˌæmfɪˈsɛntrɪk/
dual-centered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amphicentric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amphi' meaning 'both' or 'on both sides' and 'kentron' meaning 'center'.
Historical Evolution
'amphi' and 'kentron' combined in Greek to form 'amphikentros', which evolved into the modern English word 'amphicentric'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having two centers', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having two centers or central points.
The amphicentric structure of the molecule allows for unique interactions.
Synonyms
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