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View usage for: (pɪθ) uncountable nounThe pith of an orange, lemon, or similar fruit is the white substance between the skin and the inside of the fruit. More Synonyms of pith (pɪθ) noun1. the soft fibrous tissue lining the inside of the rind in fruits such as the orange and grapefruit 2. the essential or important part, point, etc 4. Also called: medulla botany the central core of unspecialized cells surrounded by conducting tissue in stems 5. the soft central part of a bone, feather, etc verb (transitive)6. to destroy the brain and spinal cord of (a laboratory animal) by piercing or severing 7. to kill (animals) by severing the spinal cord 8. to remove the pith from (a plant) Word origin Old English pitha; compare Middle Low German pedik, Middle Dutch pitt( e) (pɪθ) noun1. the soft, spongy tissue in the center of certain plant stems 2. the soft core of various other things, as of a bone or feather 3. the spongy, fibrous tissue lining the rind and surrounding the sections of an orange, grapefruit, etc. 4. the essential part; substance; gist 5. importance now usually in of great pith and moment 6. Archaic strength; vigor; force verb transitive7. to remove the pith from (a plant stem) 8. to pierce or sever the spinal cord of (an animal) in order to kill it or make it insensible for experimental purposes Word origin ME pithe < OE pitha, akin to MDu pitte, pit of a fruit, kernel, pith of a tree Examples of 'pith' in a sentencepith Word lists withpith terms used in botanyChinese translation of 'pith' n (u) - [of orange, lemon]
髓 (suǐ) - (fig) [of matter, question]
精髓 (jīngsuǐ)
- pitch-black
- pitcher
- pitfall
- pith
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- pity
- pixelate
Definition the essential part Synonyms heart of the matter salient point the long and the short of it Additional synonymsDefinition significance or importance This question is of little consequence. Synonyms importance, interest, concern, moment, value, account, note, weight, import (formal), significance, portentDefinition the central or essential part of something He has the ability to get straight to the core of a problem. Synonyms heart, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, gist, nub, pithDefinition a crucial or decisive point He said the crux of the matter was economic policy. Synonyms crucial point, heart, core, essence, nub, decisive point - pitchy
- piteous
- pitfall
- pith
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- pitiable
- pitiful
Additional synonymsThe country's leadership had underestimated the depth of the crisis. Synonyms severity, importance, significance, gravity, urgency, moment, weight, danger, seriousness, severeness Definition intellectual or moral influence He changed our world through the force of his ideas. Synonyms influence, power, effect, authority, weight, strength, punch (informal), significance, effectiveness, validity, efficacy, soundness, persuasiveness, cogency, biteDefinition the main point or meaning of something He related the gist of his conversation to us. Synonyms essence, meaning, point, idea, sense, import, core, substance, drift, significance, marrow, nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition the most central part or important part The heart of the problem is supply and demand. Synonyms root, core, essence, centre, nucleus, marrow, hub, kernel, crux, gist, central part, nitty-gritty (informal), nub, pith, quintessenceDefinition importance Such arguments are of little import. Synonyms significance, concern, value, worth, weight, consequence, substance, moment, magnitude, usefulness, momentousness Definition the central or essential part of something the kernel of his message Synonyms essence, core, substance, gist, grain, marrow, germ, nub, pith, seedthe very marrow of his being Synonyms core, heart, spirit, quick, soul, cream, substance, essence, kernel, gist, pith, quintessenceForget it; it's of no matter. Synonyms importance, interest, moment, note, weight, import (formal), consequence, significanceDefinition the essence or gist The real meat of the conference was the attempt to agree on minimum standards. Synonyms gist, point, heart, core, substance, essence, nucleus, marrow, kernel, nub, pithDefinition importance, significance, or value I was glad I had nothing of great moment to do that afternoon. Synonyms importance, concern, value, worth, weight, import (formal), consequence, substance, significance, gravity, seriousness, weightiness Additional synonymsDefinition the point or gist That, I think, is the nub of the problem. Synonyms gist, point, heart, core, essence, nucleus, kernel, crux, pithDefinition the essential idea in an argument or discussion You have missed the main point of my argument. Synonyms essence, meaning, subject, question, matter, heart, theme, import, text, core, burden, drift, thrust, proposition, marrow, crux, gist, main idea, nub, pithDefinition political, financial, or social force or authority the power of his rhetoric Synonyms forcefulness, force, strength, punch (informal), intensity, potency, eloquence, persuasiveness, cogency, powerfulness the quintessence of civilized culture Synonyms essence, heart, spirit, soul, core, marrow, kernel, gist, distillation, lifeblood, pithDefinition the effect something is likely to have on other things ideas about the social significance of religion Synonyms importance, import (formal), consequence, matter, moment, weight, consideration, gravity, relevance, magnitude, seriousness, impressiveness, noteworthiness Definition degree of intensity or concentration of colour, light, sound, or flavour He was surprised at the strength of his own feeling. Synonyms force, power, intensity, energy, depth, vehemence, intenseness Definition the essential meaning of a speech, thought, or written article The substance of his discussions doesn't really matter. Synonyms meaning, main point, gist, matter, subject, theme, import, significance, essence, pith, burden, sum and substance, gravamen Definition the desirability of something, often in terms of its usefulness or exchangeability Studies are needed to see if these therapies have any value. Synonyms importance, use, benefit, worth, merit, point, help, service, sense, profit, advantage, utility, significance, effectiveness, mileage (informal), practicality, usefulness, efficacy, desirability, serviceableness Definition force, importance, or influence That argument no longer carries much weight. Synonyms importance, force, power, moment, value, authority, influence, bottom, impact, import (formal), muscle, consequence, substance, consideration, emphasis, significance, sway, clout (informal), leverage, efficacy, mana (New Zealand), persuasiveness |