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Synonyms for central

Grammar : Adj
Spell : sen-truhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛn trəl

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Définition of central

Origin :
  • 1640s, from French central or directly from Latin centralis "pertaining to a center," from centrum (see center (n.)). Centrally is attested perhaps as early as early 15c., which might imply a usage of central earlier than the attested date.
  • Slightly older is centric (1580s). As a U.S. colloquial noun for "central telephone exchange," first recorded 1889 (hence, "Hello, Central?"). Central processing unit attested from 1961. Central America is attested from 1826.
  • adj main, principal; in the middle
Example sentences :
  • Plainly the central idea of secession is the essence of anarchy.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • The central question before us is: How shall we use that peace?
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • Three seats were rented by him in a central part of the large church.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Indeed Culbertson in the Central countries was Culbertson to none.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • I have heard of you--the most wonderful shot in Central Africa.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • The mail service of Central Africa is slow but very certain.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • The ancient castles of England were the central feature of feudal society.
  • Extract from : « English Villages » by P. H. Ditchfield
  • His central sanctities, his true possessions, should be Christian and simple.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • Ham will be lower than Shem, because he was sent to Central Africa.
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • What is the central point from which this poem can be regarded?
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald

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