Concentrically

/kənˈsɛntrɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner having a shared center; arranged in circles or rings around a common point.

Etymology

Adverbial form of concentrical/concentric created by adding -ly. The suffix -ly transforms adjectives into adverbs describing how something happens or is arranged.

Kelly Says

When architects design spiral staircases or city planners map out concentric neighborhoods around downtown, they're using this geometric principle that humans find both beautiful and practical.

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