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View usage for: (kɜːʳnəl) Word forms: plural kernels1. countable nounThe kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. 2. countable noun [usually singular]The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. The kernel of the film is James Franco's relationship with his ill father. [+ of] 3. countable noun [usually singular]A kernel of something is a small element of it. For all I know, there may be a kernel of truth in what he says. [+ of] More Synonyms of kernel kernel in British English (ˈkɜːnəl) noun1. the edible central part of a seed, nut, or fruit within the shell or stone 2. the grain of a cereal, esp wheat, consisting of the seed in a hard husk 3. the central or essential part of something verbWord forms: -nels, -nelling, -nelledWord forms: US -nels, -neling or -neled4. (intransitive) rare to form kernels Derived forms kernel-less (ˈkernel-less) adjective Word origin Old English cyrnel a little seed, from corn seed; see corn1kernel in American English (ˈkɜrnəl) noun1. a grain or seed, as of corn, wheat, etc. 2. the inner, softer part of a nut, fruit pit, etc. 3. the central, most important part of something; core; essence verb transitiveWord forms: ˈkerneled or ˈkernelled, ˈkerneling or ˈkernelling4. to enclose as a kernel Word origin ME < OE cyrnel < base of corn, seed (see corn 1) + -el, dim. suffix © Portogas D Ace, shutterstock Examples of 'kernel' in a sentencekernel The last specific point of fraud concerns the rational kernel of irrational ideas.Add the popcorn kernels and swirl to cover with oil.It takes two or three months to find the kernel of the story.Run a knife down the outside of each cob to release the corn kernels.That was one of the kernels of the idea for engaging people on a more permanent basis.Place a third of a cup of high-quality popcorn kernels in the saucepan and cover.You take a kernel of corn, and put it in the ground.A small amount of corn is consumed at dining tables in kernel or processed form.It shows people placing their mobile phones next to popcorn kernels, which appeared to make the kernels pop.The mince is stuffed with toasted pine kernels, softened sultanas and blanched, chopped spinach.There have been new elections, but still there is the tight, hard kernel of anger.Finally, a sprinkling of toasted pine kernels and flat-leaf parsley.Cynics scoffed, but there's a hard kernel of integrity here.Lightly toast the pine kernels in a dry frying pan on a medium heat, shaking frequently; remove toasted kernels from the pan. British English: kernel NOUN The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. - American English: kernel
- Brazilian Portuguese: núcleo
- Chinese: 果仁
- European Spanish: fruto
- French: amande
- German: Kern
- Italian: gherigliodi noce
- Japanese: 実
- Korean: 낟알
- European Portuguese: núcleo
- Latin American Spanish: fruto
Definition the central or essential part of something the kernel of his message Additional synonymsDefinition the central or essential part of something He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. Synonyms heart, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, gist, nub, pithDefinition the main point or meaning of something He related the gist of his conversation to us. Synonyms essence, meaning, point, idea, sense, import, core, substance, drift, significance, marrow, nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition the small hard seedlike fruit of a cereal plant a grain of wheat Synonyms seed, kernel, grist - keg
- ken
- kerchief
- kernel
- key
- key in
- keyed up
Additional synonymsthe very marrow of his being Synonyms core, heart, spirit, quick, soul, cream, substance, essence, kernel, gist, pith, quintessenceDefinition the point or gist That, I think, is the nub of the problem. Synonyms gist, point, heart, core, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, pithDefinition the essential part Synonyms essence, point, heart, meat, core, marrow, kernel, crux, gist, heart of the matter, nub, quintessence, salient point, the long and the short of it Definition the mature fertilized grain of a plant, containing an embryo ready for germination a packet of cabbage seed Synonyms grain, pip, germ, kernel, egg, embryo, spore, ovum, egg cell, ovule Definition the essential meaning of a speech, thought, or written article The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. Synonyms meaning, main point, gist, matter, subject, theme, import, significance, essence, pith, burden, sum and substance, gravamen |