1. The most important or essential particular element in a larger context, situation, or narrative
The central detail of the investigation was the witness's testimony.
O detalhe central da investigação foi o depoimento da testemunha.
2. A key feature or component that is fundamental to understanding or completing something
Missing the central detail of the instructions can lead to confusion.
Perder o detalhe central das instruções pode levar à confusão.