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airwave | central |

As a noun airwave

is singular of airwaves; thus often "radio" or "frequency".

As an adjective central is

being in the centre.

airwave

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Singular of airwaves; thus often "radio" or "frequency".
  • * {{quote-news, 2008, December 23, Richard Sandomir, On Old Cassette, Barber's Voice Brings to Life Game He Missed, The New York Times citation
    • , passage=Vander Meer’s no-hitter at Ebbets Field on June 15 was a witness-only event, unheard on any airwave . }}

    central

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Being in the centre.
  • *{{quote-magazine, date=2013-07-27, volume=408, issue=8846, magazine=(The Economist)
    • , title= Putting down roots , passage=The plantoid
  • Being the most important.
  • Having or containing the centre of something.
  • Being very important, or key to something.
  • * {{quote-news, year=2012, date=September 7, author=Phil McNulty, work=BBC Sport
    • , title= Moldova 0-5 England , passage=Cleverley was a central figure as England took the lead inside three minutes. He saw his shot handled by Moldovan defender Simion Bulgaru and Lampard drilled home the penalty in trademark fashion.}}

    Derived terms

    * central bank * central heating * central locking * centralisation * centralise * centrally * centralness