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Word: Central
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century: from French, or from Latin centralis, from centrum (see centre)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɛntr(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
at the point or in the area that is in the middle of something
Short Definition:in the middle
Examples:- the station has a central courtyard
- central London
Definition:
of the greatest importance; principal or essential
Short Definition:very important
Examples:- his preoccupation with history is central to his work
Word: Central
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈsɛntr(ə)l
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a place with a high concentration of a specified type of person or thing
Short Definition:place with high concentration of specified type of person or thing
Examples:- you're in workaholic central here
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