English word heliocentric comes from English -centric, English helio- (Concerning the sun.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| -centric | English (eng) | Having a specified number of centres. Having a specified object at the centre, or as the focus of attention. |
| helio- | English (eng) | Concerning the sun. |
| heliocentric | English (eng) | (astronomy) having the sun at the center/centre; usually in reference to a solar system or orbit. |