centr
centr — combining form
1. a word part with the meaning 'center' or 'central,' used to form words that desc
a word part with the meaning 'center' or 'central,' used to form words that describe something at, toward, or focused on a middle point or core — for example, a centrist politician who avoids extremes, or an eccentric person whose behavior is far from the usual center of social norms.
Chiara describes herself as a centrist who often agrees with policies from both major parties.
centrist formed by centr + -ist, meaning a moderate person
The lab technician placed the tubes in a centrifuge and set it to spin.
centrifuge formed by centr + -fug(e), meaning a device that spins things away from the center
Anong's eccentric style of painting caught the attention of several art collectors in the city.
In physics class, Sahil learned that centripetal force keeps the moon orbiting Earth.
The company's ethnocentric hiring practices were challenged by workers who wanted more diversity.
文法句型
centr + noun suffix
prefix + centr + adjective suffix
用法筆記
The combining form 'centr' is not a standalone word in English. It attaches to other elements to form nouns (centrist, centrifuge), adjectives (centric, centrifugal), and adverbs (centrally). The vowel linking form '-i-' often appears when combining with certain suffixes: centr+i+fuge → centrifuge.