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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Warfare is going through another transition, one placing new, if not central, emphasis on drones, networks, and A.I.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

India’s central bank held rates steady on Friday, staying on pause as it gauges the impact of the Middle East conflict on the country’s currency and economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The charity also plans to reduce the central teams that support its retail arm.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Intel shares have surged 202% in 2026, powered higher by booming demand for the chip maker’s central processing units.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Père Lafontant continues to work in the central plateau and remains a close friend of Farmer and Kim.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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