center

the point around which a circle or sphere described broadly, a point that related to a geometrical figure in such a way that for any point on the figure there another point on the figure such that a straight line joining the two points bisected by the original point called also center of symmetry.

The first known use: in the 14th century

Word Structure

6 Letters, 2 Syllable

center

5 Phonemes

s e n t er

s e n er

onset, rime

- -

Morpheme

center

Sentence Examples

The staircase is in the center of the building.

They are at the center of a furious debate over whether or not to expand the city's public transportation system.

The vaccine is being tested at several medical centers around the country.

Common Phrases

center field

day care center

center of mass

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