Kernel

Pronunciation: /ˈkɝːnl/

Definitions of kernel

noun the central or most important part of something

Example Sentences

A1 The kernel of the corn is the part that you eat.

A2 She cracked open the walnut to reveal the kernel inside.

B1 The kernel of truth in his story was hard to find.

B2 The kernel of the issue lies in miscommunication between departments.

C1 The kernel of the company's success is its innovative products.

C2 The kernel of wisdom in her words resonated with the audience.

Examples of kernel in a Sentence

formal The kernel of the issue lies in the lack of communication between departments.

informal The kernel of the problem is that nobody knows how to fix it.

slang I heard that new rapper's lyrics are straight fire, he really knows how to drop some kernel.

figurative The kernel of wisdom in his words resonated deeply with the audience.

Grammatical Forms of kernel

• past tense: kerneled
• plural: kernels
• comparative: more kernel
• superlative: most kernel
• present tense: kernel
• future tense: will kernel
• perfect tense: have kerneled
• continuous tense: is kerneling
• singular: kernel
• positive degree: kernel
• infinitive: to kernel
• gerund: kerneling
• participle: kerneled

Origin and Evolution of kernel

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'kernel' originated from the Old English word 'cyrnel' which meant 'seed, kernel, pip'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'kernel' has retained its meaning of the inner part of a seed or fruit, but has also come to be used in computing to refer to the core part of an operating system or software program.