Nub

Pronunciation: /nʌb/

Definitions of nub

noun a small lump or protuberance

Example Sentences

A1 She pointed to the nub of the pencil and asked for a sharpener.

A2 The nub of the issue was finally addressed during the meeting.

B1 He struggled to grasp the nub of the complex scientific theory.

B2 The detective focused on the nub of the case to solve the mystery.

C1 The author eloquently explored the nub of human existence in his novel.

C2 The scientist's research delved deep into the nub of quantum mechanics.

Examples of nub in a Sentence

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

informal She always gets straight to the nub of the problem without beating around the bush.

slang I can't believe he spilled the nub about the surprise party!

figurative The nub of the story is that love conquers all obstacles.

Grammatical Forms of nub

• past tense: nubbed
• plural: nubs
• comparative: nubbier
• superlative: nubbiest
• present tense: nubs
• future tense: will nub
• perfect tense: have nubbed
• continuous tense: is nubbing
• singular: nub
• positive degree: nub
• infinitive: to nub
• gerund: nubbing
• participle: nubbed

Origin and Evolution of nub

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'nub' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'knobbe' which meant a rounded protuberance or lump.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'nub' evolved to refer to a small lump or protuberance, and eventually came to be used colloquially to describe a small, insignificant part or point of something.