Crux

/krʌks/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The most important point or central issue: The "crux" is the essential, decisive, or pivotal point of a matter, argument, or problem. It is the core upon which everything else depends.
    • A small, conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere: In astronomy, "Crux" is the proper name for the Southern Cross constellation, located in the Milky Way near Centaurus.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun (Central Point):
    • The crux of the debate is whether the policy will actually help the poor.
    • We finally understood the crux of the problem after hours of discussion.
  • Noun (Astronomy):
    • The constellation Crux is a prominent feature of the southern night sky.
Advanced Usage
  • "The crux of the matter": This is a common phrase used to emphasize the most essential part of a situation or discussion.
    • We can talk about details later, but first, let's address the crux of the matter.
Variants and Related Words
  • Crucial (adj): Of decisive importance; critical.
    • Making a good first impression is crucial.
  • Crucially (adv): In a decisive or critical manner.
    • This evidence is crucially important to the case.
Synonyms
  • Core: The central or most important part.
  • Heart: The central or innermost part; the essence.
  • Gist: The substance or general meaning of a speech or text.
  • Nub: The crux or central point of a matter.
Antonyms
  • Periphery: The outer limits or edge of an area or object; the less important aspects.
  • Trivia: Details or information that are unimportant or insignificant.
Idioms and Phrases
  • "Get to the crux of it": To reach or address the most important part of something.
    • After a long introduction, the speaker finally got to the crux of it.
Noun
  1. the most important point
  2. a small conspicuous constellation in the southern hemisphere in the Milky Way near Centaurus

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