crux

Meanings

• Noun

  The central point or crucial part of something.

  - "The crux of the matter is that we need to find a solution to the problem."
  - "The crux of the argument was that both sides had valid points."

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Pronunciation

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2. /kɹʌks/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

core , gist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with crux
mux , fix , six

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Variants

List of all variants of crux that leads to same result
cruces , crux , cruxes , crux criticorum , the crux

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Etymology

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From Old French croisse, meaning 'cross', due to the shape of the letter X, which is used as a symbol of a turning point.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'crux' is also used in mathematics to refer to a critical point in a function.

2. In geometry, the term 'crux' is used to refer to the intersection of two lines.

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Related Concepts

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1. climax: The point in a story where the tension or conflict reaches its peak.

2. pivotal: Describing something that is crucial or essential to the outcome of a situation.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'crux' is often used to refer to the climax or turning point of a story. In art, the term can refer to a central point or focus of a composition.

How to Memorize "crux"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a cross (+) or the letter X, which symbolizes a turning point or central point.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'crux' with the idea of a central point or turning point.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'Crux: Central point, X marks the spot'.

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