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

Her role was central to the story's message.
Not Literal
Doesn't always mean physically in the middle, but rather the most important.

The central problem of the experiment was the faulty hypothesis.
Metaphorical Use
Can indicate the main focus in an abstract concept.

His central belief is that everyone deserves respect.
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