geocentrically (Meaning)
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geocentrically (adv.)
In a geocentric manner.
Synonyms & Antonyms of geocentrically
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geocentrically Sentence Examples
- Ancient astronomers believed that the Earth was geocentrically positioned at the center of the universe.
- The geocentric theory of the cosmos placed the Earth as the stationary central body.
- The planets and stars were said to revolve around the Earth geocentrically.
- Aristotle's geocentric model depicted the Earth as a stationary sphere surrounded by revolving celestial bodies.
- Ptolemy's Almagest was an influential work that elaborated on the geocentric model.
- Geocentrically, the Earth's motion was not apparent, as the stars and planets seemed to move around it.
- Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the geocentric worldview with his heliocentric theory.
- The development of telescopes provided empirical evidence against the geocentric model.
- The geocentric theory failed to explain certain astronomical phenomena, such as the retrograde motion of planets.
- Despite being outdated, the geocentric model remains an important historical concept in astronomy.
FAQs About the word geocentrically
In a geocentric manner.
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Ancient astronomers believed that the Earth was geocentrically positioned at the center of the universe.
The geocentric theory of the cosmos placed the Earth as the stationary central body.
The planets and stars were said to revolve around the Earth geocentrically.
Aristotle's geocentric model depicted the Earth as a stationary sphere surrounded by revolving celestial bodies.
