kernel

Meanings

• noun

  A small, hard seed enclosed in a fruit or vegetable.

  - "Corn kernels are often used in making popcorn."
  - "Soybeans are harvested when the pods are dry and the kernels inside are fully developed."

• noun

  The central part or essential part of something.

  - "The kernel of an idea can be developed into a successful business."
  - "The kernel of a computer's operating system manages essential tasks."

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

support , userland

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Synonyms

crux , gist

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kernel
cornel,ernel,kernel,ernel,fernald,jernel,mernal,pernal,spernal,ternal,vernal

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Variants

List of all variants of kernel that leads to same result
kernel , kernel sentence , kernels , pine kernel

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Etymology

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Old English cyrnel, from cyrnan 'grain, seed'.

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Trivia

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1. A kernel of corn contains about 50% carbohydrates, 30% protein, and 13% fat.

2. The largest kernel ever recorded weighed over 3 pounds.

3. The term 'kernel' is also used in computer science to refer to the essential part of an operating system.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grain: A seed that is harvested for food and can be processed into various forms such as flour, meal, or oil.

2. Seed: A small embryonic plant enclosed in a covering.

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Culture

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In literature, kernels often represent the essential or core of something. In art, kernels can symbolize growth, development, and the cycle of life.

How to Memorize "kernel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a corn cob being cut open and the individual kernels being removed.
   - Visualize a tree with an acorn falling to the ground and eventually growing into a tree with more acorns.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kernel' with the word 'essential'.
   - Think of the word 'kernel' as representing the core or center of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym K-E-R-N-E-L to remember the definition: Kernel is a small, hard seed enclosed in a fruit or vegetable.
   - Create a mental image of a kernel as a small, round, and essential part of something.

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