centrally

adverb

cen·​tral·​ly ˈsen-trə-lē How to pronounce centrally (audio)
: in a central position : at, near, or toward a center : according to a central role or function

Word History

Etymology

central entry 3 + -ly

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“Centrally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/centrally. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.

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