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- pronunciation:
- sen
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 l
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
When something is central, it means that it is in the middle of something. If the library is in the central part of town, it means that it is in the middle part, or center, of the town.
The central part of the United States includes the states of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa.- synonyms:
- middle
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| definition 2: |
Something that is central is a thing that is very important.
A central character in a movie is a very important character. It is the person the story is about.- synonyms:
- chief, key, main, principal
- similar words:
- essential, fundamental
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| related words: |
basic, middle, primary, vital |
| derivation: |
centrally (adv.) |
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