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central

/ˈsɛntɹəl/
Meanings
  • adjective

    relating to or being the middle or core of an area, group, or concept

  • adjective

    serving as or being a center or hub for transport, commerce, or industry

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈsɛntɹəl/



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Synonyms

dominant , main , principal
Rhymes
Words rhyming with central
commonal , pompomnal , pompousnal , somnolent , trompeau , wanatal
Homonyms
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  1. Central (es) : Center, middle

  2. Central (fr) : Central heating

Homophones
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  1. Centralia (en) : A borough in Pennsylvania, USA

  2. Central (es) : Center, middle

Variants
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central , centraler , centralest , centrally , centrales , centrals , central angle , central angles , central bank , central banker , central banks , central casting , central castings , central cities , central city , central limit theorem , central limit theorems , central line , central lines , central nervous system , central nervous systems , central processing unit , central processing units
Forms
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centrally, centripetally, centrifugally

Etymology
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From Old French centrale, from Latin centrum 'middle' + -alis 'pertaining to'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'central' comes from the Latin word 'centrum', which means 'middle'.

  2. Central Park in New York City covers over 800 acres.

Related Concepts
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  1. Central nervous system: The part of the nervous system that includes the brain and spinal cord.

  2. Central bank: An independent national authority responsible for managing a country's monetary policy.

Culture
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In literature, 'central' is often used to refer to the core or heart of a story or theme. In art, central compositions are those in which the main subject or focus is placed in the middle of the canvas or image. In music, a central theme or motif is one that recurs frequently throughout a composition.

How to Memorize "central"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map with 'central' marked as the center point.
    - Visualize a clock with 'central' as the 12 o'clock position.

  2. associate

    - Associate 'central' with the idea of being in the middle or core.
    - Think of 'central' as the hub or center of something.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating 'central' with the word 'middle'.
    - Use the phrase 'centered around' to help remember the meaning of 'central'.

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