Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

exocentric

Adjective

/ˌɛk.soʊˈsɛn.trɪk/

Definition

Exocentric is an adjective used to describe something that is oriented towards an external focus or that interacts with the external environment rather than being centered on a specific entity.

Examples

In exocentric phrases, the meaning is derived from the relationship between the words rather than from a single word.
The term exocentric is used to describe compounds where the overall meaning does not come strictly from the parts.