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Meaning of the word central in English

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central

US /ˈsen.trəl/
UK /ˈsen.trəl/
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Adjective

1.

located in the middle of a place or thing

Example:
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The park is in the central part of the city.
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The central heating system needs repair.
Synonym:
middle mid core inner
Antonym:
peripheral outer external
2.

of the greatest importance; principal or essential

Example:
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The central issue of the debate was economic policy.
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His role in the project was absolutely central.
Synonym:
key main primary crucial vital
Antonym:
minor insignificant trivial
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central heating central locking central midfielder central bank central nervous system central processing unit