In a manner that places Earth at the center; according to a geocentric model or perspective.
From geocentric + -ly adverbial suffix. Formed in early modern period as scientific debate required describing geocentric vs. heliocentric models.
When historians read old astronomy texts that describe motion 'geocentrically,' they're seeing the language of a paradigm shift frozen in words.
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