gist

Words with a similar base: gist

'gist'

[effect.n.04] as in: the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

'gist'

[kernel.n.03] as in: the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Examples:
the gist of the prosecutor's argument
the heart and soul of the Republican Party
the nub of the story

Origins

					gist (English)
└── gist (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

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