crux

noun
UK: /krʌks/
US: /krʌks/

  1. The most important or difficult part of a problem or issue.

    1. The crux of the matter is money.
    2. The crux of their argument is that education leads to opportunity and resolving this crux is very important.

  2. A particular point that is very important because everything else depends on it.

    1. This is the crux of my plan.
    2. The crux of the negotiations revolved around trade agreements, and the crux was a point.

Synonyms

core essence heart nub

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "crux" in English means: The most important or difficult part of a problem or issue., A particular point that is very important because everything else depends on it..

The phonetic transcription of "crux" is /krʌks/ in British English and /krʌks/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "crux": core, essence, heart, nub.

Example usage of "crux": "The crux of the matter is money.". More examples on the page.