1. The main or principal idea that serves as the foundation or core concept of a text, argument, discussion, or work
The central idea of the novel is the struggle between good and evil.
A ideia central do romance é a luta entre o bem e o mal.
2. The primary theme or thesis that all supporting details and evidence relate to
The teacher asked students to identify the central idea of each paragraph.
A professora pediu aos alunos para identificar a ideia central de cada parágrafo.