keskeinen — meaning in English

English meaning

• central adj Located at or near the middle of something.
• median noun The middle value in a set of numbers arranged from smallest to largest.
• middle noun The point or part equally distant from the edges, ends, or extremes of something.
• nuclear adj Relating to the nucleus of an atom, or to energy released by splitting or joining atomic nuclei.
• pivotal adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.
• salient adj Most noticeable or important; standing out as especially relevant.

Senses

keskeinen is used for these senses in English:

• central Being very important, or key to something.
• median (anatomy, botany) In the middle of an organ, structure etc.; towards the median plane of an organ or limb. [from 16th c.]
• middle Central.
• pivotal Being of crucial importance; central, key.
• salient Prominent; conspicuous.

central — full definition

1. adj Located at or near the middle of something.
2. adj Extremely important or essential to something.

median — full definition

1. noun The middle value in a set of numbers arranged from smallest to largest.
2. noun The strip of land separating opposite lanes of traffic on a road.
3. adj Relating to or forming a middle point or value.

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