centrality

/sɛnˈtrælɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or fact of being central; a central position or role.

“The city’s centrality made it an ideal hub for business and tourism.”

2. noun

A measure of how central a node or point is in a network or system.

“The centrality of the hub node was critical to the network’s functionality.”

3. noun

The quality of being central to or characteristic of a particular aspect or phenomenon.

“The artist’s work explores the centrality of nature in contemporary art.”

Synonyms

  • centralness
  • centricity

Antonyms

  • peripherality
  • periphery