'central' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'centralis,' where 'centrum' meant 'center.' 'Control' originates from French, specifically the word 'contreroller,' where 'contre' meant 'against' and 'roller' meant 'to roll.'

'centralis' transformed into the Old French word 'central,' and eventually became the modern English word 'central.' 'Contreroller' transformed into the Middle English word 'countroller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'control.'

Initially, 'central' meant 'pertaining to the center,' and 'control' meant 'to check or verify.' Over time, 'control' evolved to mean 'to exercise authority over.'