— centripetalism , n. — centripetally , adv.
/sen trip"i tl/ , adj.
1. directed toward the center (opposed to centrifugal ).
2. operating by centripetal force.
3. Physiol. afferent.
[ 1700-10; centripet ( us ) center-seeking ( centri- CENTRI- + -petus, deriv. of L petere to seek) + -AL 1 ]