centrality

[ sen-tral-i-tee ]

noun

, plural cen·tral·i·ties.

1. a central position or state:

   the centrality of the sun.

2. a vital, critical, or important position:

   the centrality of education to modern civilization.

centrality

/ sɛnˈtrælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or condition of being central

Word History and Origins

Origin of centrality¹

First recorded in 1640–50; central ¹ + -ity

Example Sentences

Several factors make downtown the logical location for these projects: its centrality, its transportation corridors and its underutilized properties.

From Los Angeles Times

The Jan. 6 committee, in its report, justified its extraordinary subpoenas of House members by describing “the centrality of their efforts” to help Trump illegally stay in power.

From Los Angeles Times

Modi’s party has repeatedly reiterated the temple’s centrality to the election narrative.

From Seattle Times

But Trump’s centrality to this narrative has changed drastically.

From Salon

The most revelatory aspect of the art of drag is how it lays bare the centrality of performance in our everyday lives.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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