English · Adjectives

central

/ˈsen.trəl/

[/ˈsen.trəl/]

in the middle; main

Intermediateadjective

Definition

In or near the center; or most important.

Example

Their hotel was in a central location, close to all the main attractions.

Their hotel was in a central location, close to all the main attractions.

Etymology

From Latin 'centralis', from 'centrum' (center).

How & Where It’s Used

Means both physically central and most important.

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