Definitions

1. adjective

Of, relating to, or determined by the barycenter, especially of a celestial body or a system of celestial bodies.

“The barycentric formula is used to calculate the center of mass in a planetary system.”

2. noun

A point, especially the center of mass, that is the average position of a set of points, often used in astronomy and mathematics.

“The barycentric coordinates of the three vertices of a triangle are the average of the coordinates of the three vertices.”

3. noun

A method of coordinate geometry in which the coordinates of a point are expressed as the weighted average of the coordinates of other points.

“The barycentric coordinates are used in computer graphics to transform 2D coordinates to 3D coordinates.”