centrality

noun

cen·​tral·​i·​ty sen-ˈtra-lə-tē 

plural centralities

1

: the quality or state of being central

… the centrality of television in our lives.

—Popular Photography

2

: central situation

the centrality of the park in the city

3

: tendency to remain in or at the center

Examples of centrality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There is some methodological bias — drone kills are recorded on camera, while artillery casualties are largely invisible to analysts — but the increasing centrality of drones in the conflict is extraordinary. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026

The regulatory framework, the free zones, the geographic centrality—a third of the world’s population within four hours’ flight—all intact. —Bobby Ghosh, Time, 8 Apr. 2026

The Basij has been singled out for targeting due to its centrality in the Islamic government’s security apparatus. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026

For, as a result of the centrality of these primaries, the races have thrown up all manner of distractions. —The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for centrality

• banality
• bestiality
• brutality
• carnality
• chirality
• duality
• fatality
• finality
• formality
• frugality
• legality
• lethality