kernel

/'kə:nl/
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kernel

A single kernel of corn lies on a wooden table.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The central, most important part of something; the core or essence: The "kernel" is the most essential, vital, or fundamental part of an idea, argument, or experience.
    • A single seed or grain of a cereal plant: The "kernel" is the whole, individual grain of plants like corn, wheat, or rice.
    • The softer, usually edible part inside the hard shell of a seed, nut, or fruit stone: The "kernel" is the inner part that is typically consumed.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Essential Part):
    • The kernel of her philosophy is compassion for all living beings.
    • Let's get to the kernel of the problem.
  • Noun (Cereal Grain):
    • Each kernel of popcorn expands when heated.
    • The farmer examined the kernels of wheat for quality.
  • Noun (Edible Inner Part):
    • It's tedious to extract the kernel from a black walnut.
    • The peach's stone contains a bitter kernel.
Advanced Usage
  • "kernel of truth": A small, essential part of a statement or story that is true, even if the rest is exaggerated or false.
    • Despite the rumors, there was a kernel of truth in what he said.
Variants and Related Words
  • Kernelize (verb, technical): In computing, to convert data or a function into a form suitable for processing by a kernel (e.g., in machine learning or operating systems).
  • Kerneling (noun, rare): The act of forming kernels.
Synonyms
  • Core: The central or most important part.
  • Essence: The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
  • Gist: The main or essential part of a matter.
  • Nucleus: A central or core part around which other parts are collected.
  • Seed: A small, often propagative part; can be synonymous in the botanical sense.
Related Phrases
  • In kernel: In its most basic or essential form (somewhat archaic/technical).
    • The theory existed in kernel long before it was fully developed.
Related Idioms
  • The kernel of the matter: The central, most important point of an issue.
    • After a long discussion, we finally addressed the kernel of the matter.
kernel

A single kernel of corn lies on a wooden table.

Noun
  1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
    • the gist of the prosecutor's argument
    • the heart and soul of the Republican Party
    • the nub of the story
  2. a single whole grain of a cereal
    • a kernel of corn
  3. the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
    • black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell

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