Heliocentric

//ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk// adj

adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit. not-comparable

    "a heliocentric coordinate system"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to heliocentrism. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    having the sun as the center wordnet

Synonyms

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copernican

Example

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"Over a 20 year period of time, Tycho Brahe made consistent observations which supported the heliocentric theory proposed earlier by Copernicus. These observations were made using only a compass and a sextant."

Etymology

From helio- + -centric.

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solar system

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