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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈsẽ.tɾu
"A estátua está no centro do parque."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
3 senses- 1
The middle point of a circle or sphere, equidistant from all points on the circumference or surface.
"The statue stands in the center of the park." - 2
A place or facility that provides a specific service or activity.
"The community center offers various classes and events."
- 1
To place something in the middle of a space.
"Please center the image on the page."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'center' originates from the Latin 'centrum', which means 'the middle point'. It evolved through Old French 'centre' before entering Middle English as 'center' in the 14th century, reflecting a shift from a geometric to a more abstract concept of centrality.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Center" is said worldwide
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Centre
Transliteration: sɑ̃tʁ
"La statue se trouve au centre du parc."
Zentrum
Transliteration: ˈtsɛntʁʊm
"Die Statue steht im Zentrum des Parks."
Centro
Transliteration: ˈtʃɛn.tro
"La statua si trova al centro del parco."
Centro
Transliteration: ˈθen.tɾo
"La estatua está en el centro del parque."
Centro
Transliteration: ˈsẽ.tɾu
"A estátua está no centro do parque."
केंद्र
Transliteration: Kendra
"प्रतिमा पार्क के केंद्र में है।"
中心
Transliteration: zhōngxīn
"雕像位于公园的中心。"
중심
Transliteration: jung-sim
"조각상은 공원의 중심에 있습니다."
中心
Transliteration: chūshin
"像は公園の中心にあります。"
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