chief point

noun
UK: /ˌtʃiːf ˈpɔɪnt/
US: /ˌtʃiːf ˈpɔɪnt/

  1. The most important aspect or element of something.

    1. The chief point is to arrive on time.
    2. The chief point of the discussion was how to cut costs effectively.

  2. The strongest or most persuasive argument in a discussion or debate.

    1. His chief point was hard to argue with.
    2. Her chief point regarding environmental regulations swayed many undecided voters.

Synonyms

essence core gist focus heart highlight crux

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chief point" in English means: The most important aspect or element of something., The strongest or most persuasive argument in a discussion or debate..

The phonetic transcription of "chief point" is /ˌtʃiːf ˈpɔɪnt/ in British English and /ˌtʃiːf ˈpɔɪnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chief point": essence, core, gist, focus, heart, highlight, crux.

Example usage of "chief point": "The chief point is to arrive on time.". More examples on the page.