🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

centrale

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tʃenˈtrale

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Central/ˈsɛn.trəl/
adjectiveCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #800 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il parco centrale è un luogo popolare per i locali e i turisti."

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Located at, in, or near the center.

    "The central park is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike."
  2. 2

    Of primary importance; principal.

    "Education is central to the development of a society."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'central' originates from the Latin 'centralis', which means 'pertaining to the center'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 14th century, maintaining its meaning related to being at the middle or core of something.

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