barycentre

/ ˈbærɪˌsɛntə /

noun

1. a centre of mass, esp of the earth-moon system or the solar system

Derived Forms

• ˌbaryˈcentric, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of barycentre¹

C20: from Greek barus heavy + centre

Example Sentences

“The attention is on the legs and on barycentre, the origin of the body’s strength and it is emphasized with short hems and the shape of the bust line,” read a designer note.

From Reuters