What does "heliocentric" mean?

Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit.

How do you pronounce "heliocentric"?

Pronounced //ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk//.

Heliocentric

Q: What is a synonym for "heliocentric"?

Common synonyms include: copernican, solar, solar orbit, solar systems, solar-systemic, sun centered.

/ˌhiːlioʊˈsɛntɹɪk/ adj

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Definitions

Adjective

1
Having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a coordinate system or orbit. not-comparable
"a heliocentric coordinate system"
2
Of or relating to heliocentrism. not-comparable

Adjective

1
having the sun as the center wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

copernican solar solar orbit solar systems solar-systemic sun centered

Antonyms

All antonyms

earth centered earth-centered geocentric geocentric depiction

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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