pith

noun
UK: /pɪθ/
US: /pɪθ/

  1. The soft, spongy tissue in the center of plant stems.

    1. The elder has a great deal of pith in the middle of its stems.
    2. The plant's pith provides essential nutrients during its early stages of growth, supporting its development.

  2. The essential or central part of something.

    1. His speech had real pith.
    2. The pith of her argument was that climate change required immediate action.

  3. Force or energy.

    1. He's a man of pith and character.
    2. Despite facing immense challenges, her unwavering pith inspired everyone around her.

Synonyms

essence vigor strength core vitality heart marrow
pith transitive-verb

  1. To remove the spinal cord or central nervous system from (an animal).

    1. The frog was pithed before the experiment.
    2. Scientists pithed the specimen carefully, ensuring minimal harm during the procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "pith" in English means: The soft, spongy tissue in the center of plant stems., The essential or central part of something., Force or energy..

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

Synonyms for "pith": essence, vigor, strength, core, vitality, heart, marrow.

Example usage of "pith": "The elder has a great deal of pith in the middle of its stems.". More examples on the page.