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central

cen·tral
C c

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sen-truh l]
    • /ˈsɛn trəl/
    • /ˈsentrəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sen-truh l]
    • /ˈsɛn trəl/

Definitions of central word

  • adjective central Something that is central is in the middle of a place or area. 3
  • adjective central A place that is central is easy to reach because it is in the centre of a city, town, or particular area. 3
  • adjective central A central group or organization makes all the important decisions that are followed throughout a larger organization or a country. 3
  • adjective central The central person or thing in a particular situation is the most important one. 3
  • adjective central in, at, of, from, containing, or forming the centre of something 3
  • adjective central main, principal, or chief; most important 3

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Origin of central

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Latin centrālis, equivalent to centr(um) center + -ālis -al1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Central

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

central popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

central usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for central

adj central

  • paramount — chief in importance or impact; supreme; preeminent: a point of paramount significance.
  • key — a small metal instrument specially cut to fit into a lock and move its bolt.
  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • pivotal — of, relating to, or serving as a pivot.
  • fundamental — serving as, or being an essential part of, a foundation or basis; basic; underlying: fundamental principles; the fundamental structure.

adjective central

  • innermost — farthest inward; inmost.
  • main — chief in size, extent, or importance; principal; leading: the company's main office; the main features of a plan.
  • centre — A centre is a building where people have meetings, take part in a particular activity, or get help of some kind.
  • vital — of or relating to life: vital processes.
  • crucial — If you describe something as crucial, you mean it is extremely important.

adverb central

  • halfway — to half the distance; to midpoint: The rope reaches only halfway.

noun central

Antonyms for central

adj central

  • minor — lesser, as in size, extent, or importance, or being or noting the lesser of two: a minor share.
  • trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
  • inessential — not essential; not necessary; nonessential.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • nonessential — not essential; not necessary: Nonessential use of gasoline was forbidden during the war.

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