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Kernel

🔄 Synonyms of "Kernel"

13 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
essencenoun	The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
corenoun	In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
pithnoun	(figurative) The central or innermost part of something; the core, the heart.
substancenoun	Physical matter; material.
marrownoun	(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
heartnoun	(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
meatnoun	(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food, or a food designed to replicate its taste and texture (like plant-based meat).
nubnoun	A small knob or lump.
nitty-grittynoun	(originally US, colloquial, also attributively) The core or essence of something; the gist.
inwardnessnoun	The characteristic of being inward or directed towards the inside.
centernoun	The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.
gistnoun	(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
sumnoun	A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Kernel"

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Word	Definition
centernoun	The point in the interior of a circle that is equidistant from all points on the circumference.
sumnoun	A quantity obtained by addition or aggregation.
gistnoun	(countable) The main idea or substance, or the most essential part, of a longer or more complicated matter; the crux, the heart, the pith.
nitty-grittynoun	(originally US, colloquial, also attributively) The core or essence of something; the gist.
substancenoun	Physical matter; material.
essencenoun	The inherent nature of a thing or idea.
inwardnessnoun	The characteristic of being inward or directed towards the inside.
heartnoun	(anatomy) A muscular organ that pumps blood through the body, traditionally thought to be the seat of emotion.
marrownoun	(uncountable) The substance inside bones which produces blood cells.
meatnoun	(uncountable) The flesh (muscle tissue) of an animal used as food, or a food designed to replicate its taste and texture (like plant-based meat).
corenoun	In general usage, an essential part of a thing surrounded by other essential things.
pithnoun	(figurative) The central or innermost part of something; the core, the heart.
nubnoun	A small knob or lump.
vernoun	A barangay of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
centralnoun	(especially US) center
colonelnoun	A commissioned officer in an armed military organization, typically the highest rank before flag officer ranks (generals). It is generally found in armies, air forces or naval infantry (marines).
nucleusnoun	(chemistry, physics) The massive, positively charged central part of an atom, made up of protons and neutrons.
cruxnoun	The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
squallnoun	(often nautical) A sudden storm, as found in a squall line.
pulpnoun	A soft, moist, shapeless mass or matter.