exocentered
exocentered is the alternative form of exocentric.
Meaning of exocentric
Adjective
exocentric (not comparable)
- Focused or centered on something outside of itself.
- Not having the same part of speech as any of its constituent words.
- Not having the same semantic referent as the semantic referent of any of its constituent parts.
Origin of exocentered
From exo- + centered.
Questions about exocentered
- What is exocentered the alternative form of?
- Exocentered is the alternative form of exocentric.
Words near exocentered in the dictionary
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