Meaning & use

central

adjective·Everyday

Located at or near the center, or of primary importance to something.

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The hotel's central location made it easy to reach every attraction.

Trust is central to any successful long-term business partnership between the two firms.

A note on using this word

Central location refers to place, while central to an argument refers to importance.

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Words with an opposite meaning

peripheral

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