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/
Korean meaning: 핵심, 요점, 가장 중요한 부분
Korean pronunciation: 크**럭**스
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 executive identifies the crux of the business problem
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The crux: spend bucks or circle with trucks!
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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.
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“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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