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centered

/ˈsɛntɚd/
(UK: centred)
cen · tered
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• adjective

1

American Placed or situated in the middle of a space, surface, or area; having an equal amount of space on each side.

Example

"Please make sure the main heading is centered at the top of the document."

2

American Having a specified subject, activity, or principle as the primary focus or priority (often used in combination).

Example

"The school recently adopted a more student-centered approach to curriculum design."

3

American Emotionally and mentally calm, balanced, and self-possessed.

Example

"Daily meditation and outdoor walks help her stay centered during stressful workweeks."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled "centered" in American English and "centred" in British and Commonwealth English.

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• Nearby Words

centenary
centennial
center
centered
centeredness
centerfield
centerfielder

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb "center," which comes via Old French and Latin "centrum" from Ancient Greek "kentron" (meaning a sharp point or the stationary point of a pair of compasses), combined with the participial suffix "-ed."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Centered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/centered
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