Central

usgb/ˈsentrəl/
adjective

Located in the middle or most important.

The central idea of the movie was very profound.
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Often appears as...

  • central theme
  • central part
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Symbolic Importance

Used to describe ideas or themes with significant meaning in a context.

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Her role was central to the story's message.
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Not Literal

Doesn't always mean physically in the middle, but rather the most important.

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The central problem of the experiment was the faulty hypothesis.
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Metaphorical Use

Can indicate the main focus in an abstract concept.

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His central belief is that everyone deserves respect.
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