Central (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Serving as an essential component; "a cardinal rule"; "the central cause of the problem"; "an example that was fundamental to the argument"; "computers are fundamental to modern industrial structure".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Primal
• Cardinal
• Fundamental
• Key

Related Words

• Center (noun)

Meaning ²

In or near a center or constituting a center; the inner area; "a central position".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Peripheral

Related Words

• Central (noun)
• Centrality (noun)
• Center (noun)