Definitions

central

[sen-truhl] / ˈsɛn trəl /

ADJECTIVE

main, principal; in the middle

Synonyms

STRONGEST

basic essential fundamental important key paramount pivotal significant

STRONG

cardinal center chief dominant interior intermediate leading master mean median middle midway primary prime radical ruling salient umbilical

WEAK

axial centric centroidal equidistant focal foremost inmost inner mid middlemost midmost nuclear omphalic outstanding overriding predominant

Antonyms

STRONGEST

additional auxiliary extra inessential insignificant minor nonessential secondary trivial unimportant unsubstantial

STRONG

exterior extreme inferior outer outside subordinate

WEAK

peripheral

Example Sentences

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If correct, this theory means viruses may have played a central role in the rise of complex life.

From Science Daily

Having captained England Under-20s to a world title and established himself as a central figure in the senior side, Itoje was long viewed as a future Test captain.

From BBC

On Thursday, Lagarde said the WEF is “one of the many options” she is considering once she leaves the central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Reserve Bank of Australia raised interest rates this month, taking back an interest-rate cut delivered as recently as August, after the central bank’s forecasts for inflation in mid-2025 proved far too optimistic.

From The Wall Street Journal

TOKYO—Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slower pace in the first month of 2026, giving the central bank more breathing room to consider its next step.

From The Wall Street Journal

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