central

Definitions


[ˈsɛntr(ə)l], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- at the point or in the area that is in the middle of something
(e.g: the station has a central courtyard)

- of the greatest importance; principal or essential
(e.g: his preoccupation with history is central to his work)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from French, or from Latin centralis, from centrum (see centre)


[ˈsɛntr(ə)l], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a place with a high concentration of a specified type of person or thing
(e.g: you're in workaholic central here)


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from French, or from Latin centralis, from centrum (see centre)




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