Whether it’s the kernel of a pistachio nut or the kernel of wisdom in a story, kernel can refer to the center or essential part of something.
The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument;
Noun
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"
Noun
a single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn"
Noun
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"
n.
The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed
walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence,
anything included in a shell, husk, or integument; as, the kernel of a
nut. See Illust. of Endocarp.
n.
A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.
n.
A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a
nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
n.
The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the
gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.
v. i.
To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.
Kernel
' A were as good crack a fusty nut with no kernel2.
Kernel
The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument;
To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.
Usage Examples
You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact.
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