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Central
/ˈsentrəl/
Located at the midpoint or core; it serves as the main point or focus of activity or interest.
Synonyms:
middle
core
midpoint
main
focal
Antonyms:
peripheral
marginal
outer
exterior
external
Examples:
The park is
central
to our town.
He lives in the
central
part of the city.
Etymology:
Originating from the Latin word
centralis,
derived from
centrum,
meaning center, it was introduced into English in the mid-17th century.
Usage Statistics:
105 mentions per 1 million words
Very Often
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