Kernel word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "kernel" word

[noun] the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
[noun] a single whole grain of a cereal; "a kernel of corn"
[noun] the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone; "black walnut kernels are difficult to get out of the shell"

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\Ker"nel\, n. [OE. kernel, kirnel, curnel, AS. cyrnel, fr. corn grain. See {Corn}, and cf. {Kern} to harden.] 1. The essential part of a seed; all that is within the seed walls; the edible substance contained in the shell of a nut; hence, anything included in a shell, husk, or integument; as, the kernel of a nut. See Illust. of {Endocarp}. ' A were as good crack a fusty nut with no kernel --Shak. 2. A single seed or grain; as, a kernel of corn. 3. A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh. 4. The central, substantial or essential part of anything; the gist; the core; as, the kernel of an argument.
\Ker"nel\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Kerneled}or {Kernelled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Kerneling} or {Kernelling}.] To harden or ripen into kernels; to produce kernels.

Synonyms for kernel

center, core, essence, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, meat, nitty-gritty, nub, pith, substance, sum

Related terms: axis, berry, bitter almond, center, chief thing, core, diaphragm, equator, essence, flaxseed, grain, inner essence, metacenter, midriff, nucleus, salted peanuts, sap, stone, substance, substantive point, the nitty-gritty, turning point

The fun area, different aproach to word »kernel«

Let's analyse "kernel" as pure text. This string has Six letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 33.3% of vowels is 5.3% less then average English word. Written in backwards: LENREK. Average typing speed for these characters is 1680 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -.- . .-. -. . .-..

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: kernel: 5 + 5 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: kernel: 2 + 5 + 9 + 5 + 5 + 3 = 29, reduced: 11, and the final result is Eleven.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (2)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
K (1)	11	Justice	Charismatic, Quick, Leader, Bold
L (1)	12	Hanged Man	Leader, Teacher, Healer, Decisive
N (1)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong

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