heliocentric
Pronunciation
Adjective
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Based on the idea that the sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the solar system.
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Which word fits the gap? "Copernicus is famous for proposing a _____ model of the solar system."
Answer: heliocentric
In your own words, what does "heliocentric" mean?
Based on the idea that the sun, not the Earth, is at the center of the solar system.
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