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centralcentral /ˈsɛntrəl/ ●●● W1 adjective [no comparative] ► central issue/theme Crime was the central issue of the mayoral campaign. ► played a central role Owen played a central role in the negotiations. ► central figure Ellington was a central figure in jazz history. THESAURUSforming the main or most necessary part of something► basicforming the main or most necessary part of something: There are two basic problems here. In this course, students will learn the basic principles of chemistry. ► fundamental relating to the most basic and important parts of something: The fundamental problem is a lack of resources. ► essential the essential parts, qualities, or features of something are the ones that are most important, typical, or easily noticed: Religion is an essential part of their lives. ► central more important than anything else: The central theme of the novel is the horror of war. ► underlying relating to the main reason for something happening or existing, when this is not easy to discover: Doctors are still trying to find the underlying cause of her illness. ► inherent formal a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it, and cannot be separated from it: There are inherent risks in starting your own business. ► intrinsic formal relating to the basic nature or character of something: Humor is an intrinsic part of his personality. bigger or more important than all other things, ideas, influences, etc. of the same kind► mainbigger or more important than all other things, ideas, influences, etc. of the same kind: We met at the main entrance of the building. Scout is the main character in the book. ► major very large, serious, or important: Democrats and Republicans are the two major political parties in the U.S. When the stock market crashed, many businesses had major losses. ► chief/principal chief and principal mean the same as main, but are more formal and are often used in written English: Saudi Arabia’s chief export is oil. The president said that budget concerns were his principal reason for making the decision. ► key very important and needed for success: The woman is a key witness in the trial, because she is the only one who saw the crime happen. ► primary most important or most basic. You use primary especially about the goal, role, cause, or concern that is most important: As always, the children’s safety is our primary concern. ► leading most important or most successful: Smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer. Donahue is the basketball team’s leading scorer. ► prime most important or most likely: The organization’s prime objective is to raise money for homeless people. ► core most important, basic, and necessary: The company must decide on its core values, and communicate them to employees. ► central most important and having more influence than anything else: A central theme in the book is the role of women in his life. ► predominant most common, most noticeable, or most important: Anna was a little angry and confused, but her predominant feeling was surprise. 1[only before noun] in the middle of an object or an area: the farming areas of central California The roof is supported by a central column.2[only before noun] used about the part of an organization, system, etc. that controls the rest of it, or that controls its work: the generals at central command a house with central heating central planning3more important and having more influence than anything else: the troubled central character of the novelcentral to values which are central to our societycentral issue/theme Crime was the central issue of the mayoral campaign. Owen played a central role in the negotiations. Ellington was a central figure in jazz history.► see thesaurus at basic, main14used to describe a place that is near the center of a town or area, and so is easy to get to: a good hotel in a central location5party/comedy etc. central informal a place where something is happening a lot: Tim’s house became party central for the band and their friends.—centrally adverb: Our office is centrally located.—centrality /sɛnˈtrælət̮i/ noun [countable] |