crux[noun]Synonyms: substance, core, gist, kernel, matter, meat, nub, pith, purport, thrust
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
crux /krʌks/
noun[
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: ⇒ cross2]
the crux the most important part of a problem, question, argument etc
the crux of
The crux of the matter is how do we prevent a flood occurring again? The crux of the problem lay in the lack of equipment. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲