barycenter Meaning & Definition
What Does Barycenter Mean?
Barycenter is used as a noun meaning The center of a mass; often specifically, the point at which the gravitational forces exerted by two objects are equal. It is also used to mean The centroid, the geometric center of a plane figure. As a verb, it means To determine such a barycenter.
Quick Facts About Barycenter
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | barycenters |
| Verb forms | barycenters, barycentering, barycentered |
Barycenter Definition (Noun)
- The center of a mass; often specifically, the point at which the gravitational forces exerted by two objects are equal
the Earth–Moon barycenter
- The centroid, the geometric center of a plane figure
Barycenter as a Verb
- To determine such a barycenter
Synonyms of Barycenter
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Barycenter synonyms and antonyms →Barycenter in a Sentence
the Earth–Moon barycenter
Word Forms & Grammar
barycenter (plural barycenters)
barycenter (third-person singular simple present barycenters, present participle barycentering, simple past and past participle barycentered)
Words That Rhyme With Barycenter
Origin of Barycenter
From bary- + center.
Barycenter: Your Questions Answered
Is barycenter a noun or a verb?
Barycenter is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of barycenter?
The plural of barycenter is barycenters.
What is the past tense of barycenter?
The past tense of barycenter is barycentered. The present participle is barycentering.