Exocentric

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksˈoʊˈsɛntˈɹɪk/

Exocentric (adjective)

  1. Describing a structure where the main part is not inside the group.

Examples

  • The exocentric design of the building caught everyone's attention.
  • Her exocentric approach to problem-solving was innovative.

Common collocations: exocentric structure, exocentric perspective, exocentric design

Synonyms of Exocentric

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Exocentric

  • — In linguistics, referring to a structure with a central element.