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crux
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Phonetic spelling
- ˈkrəks
- ˈkru̇ks
- ˈkru̇ks-ˌkri-ti-ˈkȯr-u̇m
Audio pronunciation
crux is not considered offensive across 3 Merriam-Webster entries.
Dictionary5 results
- a puzzling or difficult problem : an unsolved question
- an essential point requiring resolution or resolving an outcome
- a main or central feature (as of an argument)
- ordeal of critics : a difficult problem for critics
- the most important part of something (such as a problem, issue, puzzle, etc.) —usually + of
Thesaurus1 results
- the central part or aspect of something under consideration
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Urban Dictionary4 results
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- The most [difficult] part. Used in many extreme [sports] to [define] the area of most dificulty.
- p33ning [people] in the face with [burst] fire [famas]
- [Anything] [hard] to do, or [accomplish].
- to poop is to crux, especially an emergency poop from [drinking] too [much] [coffee] or mofe. the poop itself can also be referred to as crux.
Associations20 results
- matter
- crucial
- thereof
- stuff
- import
- essence
- shipping
- section
- breakage
- weft
- gist
- topic
- contents
- theme
- keynote
- key
- center
- item
- subject
- thread

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