centrality

noun

cen·​tral·​i·​ty sen-ˈtra-lə-tē How to pronounce centrality (audio)
plural centralities
Synonyms of centralitynext
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

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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 Handle With Care Despite its centrality to modern science, the central limit theorem has limits of its own. Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 16 Mar. 2026 Charles Wylie, the museum’s curator of photography, says the exhibit highlights the centrality of the Black experience in American history, from the tragedies to the mundaneness of family life. Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026 They are known for their incredible kindness and hospitality, which says a lot given the centrality of hospitality to Iranian culture more broadly. Talla Mountjoy, Twin Cities, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for centrality

Word History

First Known Use

1642, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of centrality was in 1642

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“Centrality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrality. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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