crux — the decisive or most important point at issue
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the decisive or most important point at issue
Pronunciation (IPA): /krʌks/
Example Sentences
- The crux of dating apps is pretending your blurry photos are 'artistic'.
- Understanding customer needs is the crux of successful business.
- The crux of the mystery was hidden in the butler's diary.
crux
NOUN[/krʌks/]
the decisive or most important point at issue
The detective points to the crux of the case: one muddy footprint.
The CREW finds the X - the CRUX of their quest!
The crux: spend bucks or circle with trucks!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'crux' meaning 'cross' or 'torture stake'. The figurative sense of 'critical point' or 'decisive moment' developed from the image of a cross as a place where paths intersect, suggesting a crucial junction.
Breakdown
crux (Latin root) = cross, intersection point, or crucial moment (no morpheme breakdown as it is a simple root word)
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📝Examples
“The crux of dating apps is pretending your blurry photos are 'artistic'.”
“Understanding customer needs is the crux of successful business.”
“The crux of the mystery was hidden in the butler's diary.”
“The crux of parallel parking is accepting you'll need 47 attempts.”
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