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central
adjective
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Divide central into syllables:

cen · tral

How to pronounce central:

Definition of central:

central (adjective):
serving as an essential component.
containing or constituting a center
of, at, or forming the centre of something

Synonyms for central:

bigpriorpredominantimportantdominantgreatfirstfundamentalcardinalkey
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Antonyms for central:

leastflimsyunwantedslightestunnecessarypunybadfarthestlimitedunassuming
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