kernel

Speech parts

1. kernel - Noun

2. kernel - Verb

Meaning

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.

A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn.

A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.

The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.

To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

center centre core heart substance essence marrow gist pith pip quintessence nub meat nucleus seed
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Antonyms

outside crud border bottom edge boundary
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Hypernyms

content grain caryopsis cognitive content mental object plant structure

Hyponyms

corn quintessence stuff hypostasis quiddity bare bones

Phrases with the word

flax kernel palm kernel oil almond kernel oil kernel operation kernel primitive floury kernel

Derivatives

kerneled kernelled kerneling kernelling

Anagrams

Kelner kleren

Examples

You want people walking away from the conversation with some kernel of wisdom or some kind of impact. Harry Dean Stanton

While most people can talk rationally about kernel design and portability, the issue of free-ness is 100% emotional. Andrew S. Tanenbaum

Every once in a while, someone will mail me a single popcorn kernel that didn't pop. I'll get out a fresh kernel, tape it to a piece of paper and mail it back to them. Orville Redenbacher

He that would have the kernel must crack the shell. Dutch Proverb

He that will eat the kernel must crack the nut. American Proverb

He that wants the kernel must crack the nut. German Proverb

Close letter words and terms

kerne kerned kernei kernel corn kernel cowry kernel hacker