Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
heliocentric
Adjective
/ˌhiːliəʊˈsɛntrɪk/
Definition
relating to or having the sun as the center.
Examples
- The heliocentric model revolutionized our understanding of the solar system.
- Nicolaus Copernicus is credited with formulating the heliocentric theory.
Meaning
The term ‘heliocentric’ comes from the Greek words ‘helios’, meaning sun, and ‘kentron’, meaning center. It is a model of the solar system that positions the sun at the center, with the planets, including Earth, revolving around it.
Synonyms
- solar-centered
- sun-centered
