BARYCENTRIC

Etymology

Adjective

barycentric (not comparable)

Of or pertaining to a centre of gravity.

Source: Wiktionary


Bar`y*cen"tric, a. Etym: [Gr. heavy + center.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to the center of gravity. See Barycentric calculus, under Calculus.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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4 June 2025

LEND

(verb) bestow a quality on; “Her presence lends a certain cachet to the company”; “The music added a lot to the play”; “She brings a special atmosphere to our meetings”; “This adds a light note to the program”


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