he·li·o·cen·tric (h  l- -s n tr k) also he·li·o·cen·tri·cal (-tr-k l)adj. 1. Of or relating to a reference system based at the center of the sun. 2. Having the sun as the center. he li·o·cen·trici·ty (-sn-trs-t) n. |
| heliocentric (hl--sntrk) 1. Relating to or measured from the center of the Sun. 2. Relating to a model of the solar system or universe having the Sun as the center. Compare geocentric. See Note at Copernicus Nicolaus. |
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| Adj. | 1. | heliocentric - having the sun as the center geocentric - having the earth as the center |
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