Core

The central or most important part of something; the innermost part of a physical object, such as the center of an apple.

noun

The central or most important part of something; the innermost part of a physical object, such as the center of an apple.

noun

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Imagine slicing an apple: at the very center is the firm core that holds the seeds together—the core is the heart of the fruit.

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kor

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A circle or central point; the word visually suggests centrality (core = center).

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Common collocations include core idea, core value, core temperature, and core curriculum.

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coresnoun

coreverb

corelessadjective

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center, heart, essence, nucleus, focal point, hub

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Use as a noun. Not to be confused with 'corps' (pronounced 'core') or the French 'coeur' (heart).