central — meaning in English

English meaning

• center noun The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
• central adj Located at or near the middle of something.
• middle noun The point or part equally distant from the edges, ends, or extremes of something.
• pivotal adj Extremely important; central to how something turns out.

Senses

central is used for these senses in English:

• center Of, at, or related to a center.
• middle Central.
• pivotal Being of crucial importance; central, key.

center — full definition

1. noun The point exactly in the middle of something, equally distant from all its edges or sides.
2. noun A building or place set up for a particular activity or purpose.
3. noun The main topic, focus, or most important part of something.
4. noun In sports such as basketball, hockey, or football, a player positioned in the middle of the field or court.
5. noun The moderate political position, between left and right.

central — full definition

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

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