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adj. in the centre VERBS be ADV. very Our house is very central, so we can easily get to theatres and cinemas. | quite most important VERBS be ADV. absolutely This distinction is of absolutely central importance. PREP. to These facts are central to the case.
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central
nouns
a central role/part
• The report emphasizes the central role of science in society.
a central issue
• Education is a central issue for the government.
a central theme
• What would you say is the central theme of the book?
a central figure
(= an important person with a lot of influence )
• During this time he was a central figure in American politics.
a central feature
• Cultural diversity is a central feature of modern British society.
be of central importance
• Loving care is of central importance to a child’s development.
a central concern
• Environmental problems are now a central concern.
a central idea
• This was a central idea in Marxist theory.
a central argument
(= the main set of reasons for or against something )
• Let’s consider the central argument for reducing the voting age.
a central aspect
• The spread of ideas is a central aspect of globalization.
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