adj
central
SEHNTRL
adj
1
Located at or near the middle of something.
"Their hotel had a central location, close to all the main sights."
2
Extremely important or essential to something.
"Trust is central to any good relationship."
How to Use Central
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn or near the middle, or of key importance.
Common pairings
central heating
central government
central to the plot
central location
Word Forms
more central comparative, centrals plural, most central superlative, centralmost superlative, centremost superlative, centermost superlative
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Etymology
From Latin centralis, from centrum ("center").