How to Spell crux
crux
//kɹʌks//
crux - noun
- The basic, central, or essential point or feature.
- The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
- A puzzle or difficulty.
- The hardest point of a climb.
Source: Free Dictionary
"The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished."
Usage examples
The crux is the most important or central part of something. The crux of the problem was that no one was listening.
crux - thesaurus
Synonyms: core, gist
Common misspellings
crucks, crux, cruks
Word family
crucial
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