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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Like his fee scheme, the auction was another attempt to exploit the agent’s centrality for personal gain. Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026 The centrality of the extra-long flyback chronograph seconds hand (in a straw-yellow color) nods to his belief that the watch is, at heart, an instrument. Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026 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 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 1 May. 2026.

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