Meaning & Definition of Kernel in English
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Kernel
/kərnəl/
noun
1. 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"
synonym:
- kernel,
- meat
2. A single whole grain of a cereal
- "A kernel of corn"
synonym:
- kernel
3. 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"
synonym:
- kernel,
- substance,
- core,
- center,
- centre,
- essence,
- gist,
- heart,
- heart and soul,
- inwardness,
- marrow,
- meat,
- nub,
- pith,
- sum,
- nitty-gritty
Examples of using
There could be a kernel of truth behind this legend.
The Linux kernel is monolithic.
I got a great kernel panic a day or two ago.