crux of the matter

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Definition of crux of the matter in English English dictionary

{i} main point, heart of the matter

Related Terms

the crux of the matter

the central point, the main point, the bottom line

Hyphenation

crux of the mat·ter

Turkish pronunciation

krʌks ıv dhi mätır

Pronunciation

/ˈkrəks əv ᴛʜē ˈmatər/ /ˈkrʌks əv ðiː ˈmætɜr/

Etymology

[ 'kr&ks, 'kruks ] (noun.) 1718. Latin cruc-, crux cross, torture.