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centrally

adverb

Simple meaning

In or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function.

Pronunciation

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ˈsɛntɹəli

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Word Review

Definition

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adverb

  1. location

    In a central manner or situation; at, to, through or from the centre.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Typical Use
Neutral / general English

Word Aura™

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Aura for this meaning

This meaning: (location) In a central manner or situation; at, to, through or from the centre.

Used this way, centrally is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
No strong connotation
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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More ways to use centrally

  • “The theater is centrally located.”adverb

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Common Patterns and Combinations

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centrally plannedcentrally controlledcentrally concernedcentrally importantcentrally involvedcentrally organized

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • centraladjectiveBase word

    In or near a center or constituting a center.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • centralitynounDerived noun

    The property of being central.

  • centralizedadjectiveDerived adjective

    Drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority.

  • centralisedadjectiveDerived adjective

    Drawn toward a center or brought under the control of a central authority.

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