Word: concentric
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: con
cen
tric
Definition: (of a motion) in the direction of contraction of a muscle. (E.g. extension of the lower arm via the elbow joint while contracting the triceps and other elbow extensor muscles; closing of the jaw while flexing the masseter).
Morphemes:
Affix: con-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: used with certain words to add a notion similar to those conveyed by with, together, or joint
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Used in compounds to indicate the completeness, perfecting of any act, and thus gives intensity to the signification of the simple word
Affix: -centric
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Having a specified object at the centre, or as the focus of attention.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: κεντρικός
Language: grc
Decoded: kentrikos
Meaning: central