central
/ˈsɛntɹəl/
adjective
🇬🇧 UK
/ˈsɛntɹəl/
🇺🇸 US
/ˈsɛntɹəl/
Meaning
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Meaning 1 · adjective
Being in the centre.
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Meaning 2 · adjective
Having or containing the centre of something.
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Meaning 3 · adjective
Being very important, or key to something.
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Meaning 4 · adjective
Exerting its action towards the peripheral organs.
How this word is used
- Everyday “In everyday speech, people use “central” when they mean: being in the centre..”
- Academic “Scholars may discuss “central” carefully in formal writing.”
- Business “Teams often rely on clear use of “central” in professional communication.”
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