kernel
noun [C] (IMPORTANT PART) /ˈkɜː.nəl/
/ˈkɝː-/ Definition
› the most important part of something, although it might not always be easy to find: There is often a kernel of truth in what they say.Important and essential thingsInformation and messages
(Definition of kernel noun (IMPORTANT PART) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -based suffix (MAIN PART)
- amenity noun
- be-all noun
- big league noun
- biggie noun
- building block noun
- core noun (IMPORTANT PART)
- flagship noun (BEST PRODUCT)
- heavyweight noun
- hot button noun
- keynote noun
- keystone noun (IMPORTANT PART)
- lifeblood noun
- nucleus noun
- pivot noun
- prerequisite noun
- priority noun
- requisite noun
- sine qua non noun
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