central

adjective

cen·tral | \ ˈsen-trəl

Definition of central

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : containing or constituting a center

2 : of primary importance : essential, principal the central character of the novel

3a : situated at, in, or near the center the central part of the state

b : easily accessible from outlying districts a central location for the new theater

4a : centrally placed and superseding separate scattered units central heating

b : controlling or directing local or branch activities the central committee

5 : holding to a middle between extremes : moderate

6 : of, relating to, or comprising the brain and spinal cord also : originating within the central nervous system central deafness