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core

/kɔː/
Meanings
  • noun

    The central part of an object or structure, typically essential to its existence or function.

    - "The human body has several cores: the heart, the brain, and the torso."
    - "The core of an onion is where most of the flavor is."
Pronunciation
  1. /kɔɹ/



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  2. /kɔɹ/



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Synonyms

crux , gist , homer , omer
Variants
List of all variants of core that leads to same result
core , cores , kor , cored , corer , corers , coring , CORE , core cities , core city , core inflation , hard-core , hard core , hard cores , hardcore , hardcores , soft-core , rotten to the core
Etymology
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Old English corr 'middle, heart, core'; related to Old Norse kaurr 'middle, heart'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'core' is also used in computing to refer to the central processing unit of a computer.

  2. In geology, the term 'core' is used to refer to the central part of the Earth.

  3. The term 'core' is also used in physics to refer to the central part of a star.

Related Concepts
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  1. central: Related to the core or center of something.

  2. essential: Related to the core or necessary elements of something.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'core' is often used metaphorically to refer to the essential or central aspects of a character or story. In music, 'core' can refer to the essential elements of a genre or sound.

How to Memorize "core"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tree with its trunk representing the core.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'core' with the word 'essential'.
    - Associate the word 'core' with the word 'center'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C.O.R.E to remember the definition: Center Of Relevance and Essence.

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