non-concentric
non-concentric — adjective
1. describing circles, rings, or similar parts that do not share one center point.
describing circles, rings, or similar parts that do not share one center point.
The engineer drew two non-concentric circles on the whiteboard.
non-concentric + circles
These non-concentric rings leave a wider gap on one side.
uneven gap between rings
The wheel looked non-concentric after the metal edge was bent.
In Roya's sketch, the non-concentric ovals suggest the cup is tilted.
The old bowl has non-concentric blue rings around its rim.
- off-center
broader and less exact; it can describe one part shifted away from the middle, not a set of rings with different centers
- eccentric
more technical in mechanics and geometry, especially for rotating parts
- concentric
describes circles or rings that share the same center
文法句型
non-concentric + noun (circles, rings, holes)
be + non-concentric
用法筆記
Used mainly in geometry, engineering, and design for circles, rings, holes, or layers that should normally share one center. It often highlights an uneven gap, tilt, or misalignment rather than just shape.