central
word
/ˈsɛntɹəɫ/
SEN-truhl
/sˈɛntɹəl/
SEN-truhl
Definition
Something central is in the middle of a place, system, or idea, or is very important to it. It can describe physical location or a main role in something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in formal and neutral contexts: 'central issue', 'central role', 'central London'. For physical position, it is close to 'in the middle'; for importance, it is close to 'main' or 'key', but often sounds more structured or academic.
Spanish: central - principalPortuguese (BR): central - principalPortuguese (PT): central - principalChinese (Simplified): 中心的 - 主要的Chinese (Traditional): 中心的 - 主要的Hindi: केंद्रीय - मुख्यArabic: مركزي - رئيسيBengali: কেন্দ্রীয়Russian: центральныйJapanese: 中心的Vietnamese: trung tâmKorean: 중심적인Turkish: merkeziUrdu: مرکزیIndonesian: sentral
Example Sentences
The hotel is in a central part of the city.
basic
Water is central to life.
basic
She plays a central role in the team.
basic
Cost is central to our decision, so we need all the numbers first.
natural
We need an office that's more central, closer to the train station.
natural
At the end of the day, trust is central to any good relationship.
natural