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centrality

American  
[sen-tral-i-tee] / sɛnˈtræl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

centralities

  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 British  
/ sɛnˈtrælɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being central

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Etymology

Origin of centrality

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

Example Sentences

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And for one last demonstration, a calculation of Bonacich Power Centrality, another more sophisticated measure.

From Slate • Jun. 10, 2013

By midafternoon I was on my way to Mishnory in a car put at my disposal by the Commensal Farm Centrality of East Homsvashom, District Eight.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

The office of the Local Commensal Farm Centrality was hectic and upset, but they made time to look after me, and apologized to me for the discomforts of the night past.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

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