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kernel
[ kur-nl ]
noun
- the softer, usually edible part contained in the shell of a nut or the stone of a fruit.
- the body of a seed within its husk or integuments.
- a whole seed grain, as of wheat or corn.
- South Atlantic States. the pit or seed of a peach, cherry, plum, etc.
- the central or most important part of anything; essence; gist; core:
His leadership is the kernel of the organization.
- Mathematics. the set of elements that a given function from one set to a second set maps into the identity of the second set.
- Also called rumpf. Physical Chemistry. the remainder of an atom after the valence electrons have been removed.
verb (used with object)
- to enclose as a kernel.
kernel
/ ˈkɜːnəl /
noun
- the edible central part of a seed, nut, or fruit within the shell or stone
- the grain of a cereal, esp wheat, consisting of the seed in a hard husk
- the central or essential part of something
verb
- rare.intr to form kernels
kernel
/ kûr′nəl /
- A grain or seed, as of a cereal grass, enclosed in a husk.
- The inner, usually edible seed of a nut or fruit stone.
Derived Forms
- ˈkernel-less, adjective
Other Words From
- kernel·less adjective
- kernel·ly adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of kernel1
Example Sentences
Meanwhile, a tiny rebellion is brewing—the kernel, it seems, for the future Rebel Alliance.
The kernel at the center of Downton Abbey is that ever-appropriate sigh: “Kids these days!”
However, with our story, to give it dramatic tension, it was almost based on a kernel of truth.
"It's really your fault," Veda wails, and Mildred recognizes the kernel of truth in her accusation.
As the Grand Old Party assumes control of the House, an old kernel of wisdom from the likely future Speaker seems newly relevant.
This fruit is of the best description; it is full and juicy, and has a long, broad kernel in the middle.
It is about the size of a nut, with a brown verrucous outside; the edible part is white and tender, and the kernel black.
The kernel is almost the same colour as the nutmeg, but it has no net-work: it is dried in the shade.
From the Minority Report proposals, thus succinctly put, we have so far omitted what is really the kernel of the whole matter.
We are now approaching the fort and palace, the kernel of the city, which it is best to see after the ridge.
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