Central meaning

What does “central” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“central” is a noun and adjective with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication.

central

noun

a workplace that serves as a telecommunications facility where lines from telephones can be connected together to permit communication
Synonymstelephone exchange exchange

adjective

serving as an essential component
“a cardinal rule”
“the central cause of the problem”
Synonymscardinal fundamental key primal
in or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area
“a central position”
Oppositesperipheral

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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