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kernel of truth — kernel of truth/wisdom/etc phrase a very small part of something that is true, wise etc Thesaurus: small amounts or pieces of somethingsynonym Main entry: kernel … Useful english dictionary
kernel of wisdom — kernel of truth/wisdom/etc phrase a very small part of something that is true, wise etc Thesaurus: small amounts or pieces of somethingsynonym Main entry: kernel … Useful english dictionary
truth — n. 1) to ascertain, elicit, establish, find; face, face up to; search for, seek the truth 2) to reveal; tell the truth 3) to distort, stretch the truth 4) the absolute, cold, gospel, naked, plain, sober, unvarnished truth 5) the awful; bitter;… … Combinatory dictionary
kernel — [[t]kɜ͟ː(r)n(ə)l[/t]] kernels 1) N COUNT The kernel of a nut is the part that is inside the shell. 2) N COUNT: usu sing, usu N of n The kernel of something is the central and most important part of it. The kernel of that message was that peace… … English dictionary
kernel — ker|nel [ˈkə:nl US ˈkə:r ] n [: Old English; Origin: cyrnel, from corn; CORN] 1.) the part of a nut or seed inside the shell or the part inside the stone of some fruits 2.) [usually singular] one of the small yellow pieces on a corn ↑cob 3.)… … Dictionary of contemporary English
kernel — UK [ˈkɜː(r)n(ə)l] / US [ˈkɜrn(ə)l] noun [countable] Word forms kernel : singular kernel plural kernels 1) the soft part inside a nut or a seed 2) the central or most important part of something This paragraph contains the kernel of the argument.… … English dictionary
kernel — noun 1) the kernel of a nut Syn: seed, grain, core; nut 2) the kernel of the argument Syn: essence, core, heart, essentials, quintessence, fundamentals, basics, nub … Thesaurus of popular words
kernel — ker|nel [ kɜrnl ] noun count 1. ) the soft part inside a nut or a seed 2. ) the central or most important part of something: This paragraph contains the kernel of the argument. a ) kernel of truth/wisdom etc. a very small part of something that… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
kernel — noun (C) 1 the centre part of a nut or seed, usually the part you can eat 2 something that forms the most important part of a statement, idea, plan etc: There may be a kernel of truth in what he says … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Kernel Patch Protection — (KPP), informally known as PatchGuard, is a feature of x64 editions of Microsoft Windows that prevents patching the kernel. It was first introduced in 2005 with the x64 editions of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.cite web… … Wikipedia
