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Meaning of kernel
The primary meaning of the word "kernel" refers to the central or inner part of something.
Etymology of kernel
The word "kernel" originates from Old English "cyrnel", which is derived from "cornel", a variant of "corn"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the central part of a seed or a nut
Over time, the word's meaning has expanded to include the central or most important part of a thing, situation, or idea
Synonyms
Definitions
- The central or inner part of something, especially a seed or a nut
- * The central or most important part of a thing, situation, or idea
- * A whole seed, especially a grain such as wheat or corn
- * The central part of a operating system, responsible for managing the system's hardware resources
Usage Examples
- The kernel of the argument is that we need to reduce costs
- * The kernel of the operating system is responsible for managing the system's hardware resources
- * The kernel of the seed is the part that sprouts into a new plant