centric

Centric is an English adjective used to indicate that something is centered on or oriented toward a particular point, idea, or reference. It derives from the word center and the suffix -ic, and it appears in many combined terms such as heliocentric (centered on the sun), ethnocentric (centered on one’s own ethnic group), and egocentric (centered on one’s self). The word often serves to describe a perspective, approach, or design that treats a specific element as the focal point.

In geometry and related fields, centric is often discussed in relation to concentric or center-based configurations. Concentric describes shapes that share the same center, while centric more generally conveys the idea of centrality without specifying the exact center or geometry. The term is frequently used to describe systems or analyses that are organized around a central reference point.

Centric is widely used in design, business, and information science to signal a user- or stakeholder-centered approach. Examples include customer-centric, user-centric, and data-centric strategies and architectures. Such usage implies that decisions, processes, and measurements are prioritized around the designated center, such as the customer, the user experience, or data quality.

Centric is also a common brand or corporate name, applied by various companies across industries, including technology and fashion. When used in branding, it often suggests centrality, focus, or leadership in a particular domain.