centri
centri — combining form
1. relating to a middle point or to the idea of a center; appears at the front of w
relating to a middle point or to the idea of a center; appears at the front of words from science, measurement, and general use, where it adds the meaning of 'central' or 'at the center.'
A centrifuge spins samples at high speed to separate blood into plasma and cells.
centri- + fuse ('to flee'); a machine that spins around a center
The satellite stays in orbit because centripetal force pulls it toward Earth's center.
centri- + petal ('seeking'); a force that pulls objects toward a center point
Hiro's egocentric personality made it hard for him to listen to his teammates.
Senator Okonkwo holds centrist views that appeal to both liberal and conservative voters.
Centrifugal force pushes objects outward when a car goes around a sharp curve.
文法句型
centri- + noun / adjective base
用法筆記
This is not a word you can use alone in a sentence. It always appears as the first part of a longer word, where it contributes the meaning 'center.' Knowing centri- can help you guess the meaning of unfamiliar vocabulary, especially in scientific and technical writing.