Acentric

Pronunciation: /əˈsɛntrɪk/

Definitions of acentric

adjective a term used to describe a chromosome or cell that lacks a centromere, which is the region that joins sister chromatids

Example Sentences

A1 The acentric design of the new building caught everyone's attention.

A2 She preferred acentric jewelry that stood out from the traditional styles.

B1 The artist's acentric paintings were praised for their unique perspective.

B2 The acentric architecture of the museum reflected the city's modern aesthetic.

C1 The filmmaker's acentric approach to storytelling challenged conventional norms.

C2 The acentric fashion collection showcased at the event pushed boundaries and defied expectations.

Examples of acentric in a Sentence

formal The acentric chromosome displayed an unusual pattern of inheritance.

informal The acentric piece of DNA didn't seem to belong to any particular chromosome.

slang That acentric gene is like the odd one out in the genetic code.

figurative Her acentric personality made her stand out in a crowd.

Grammatical Forms of acentric

• past tense: accented
• plural: acentrics
• comparative: more acentric
• superlative: most acentric
• present tense: accenting
• future tense: will accent
• perfect tense: have accented
• continuous tense: is accenting
• singular: acentric
• positive degree: acentric
• infinitive: to accent
• gerund: accenting
• participle: accented

Origin and Evolution of acentric

First Known Use: 1876 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'acentric' originated from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'not' or 'without' and the word 'centric' which refers to the center.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in scientific contexts to describe structures or organisms lacking a central point or axis, the term 'acentric' has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to describe things that are asymmetrical or lacking a central focus.