monocentric
|mon/o/cen/tric|
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/ˌmɒnəˈsɛntrɪk/
single center
Etymology
Etymology Information
'monocentric' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'monos' meaning 'single' and 'kentron' meaning 'center'.
Historical Evolution
'monos' and 'kentron' combined in Greek to form 'monocentric', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'having a single center', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a single center or focal point.
The city is monocentric, with all major roads leading to the central business district.
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Last updated: 2025/02/14 16:45