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crux

[krʌks]

crux Definition

  • 1the most important or decisive point
  • 2a particular point of difficulty

Using crux: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crux" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The crux of the matter is that we need more funding.

  • Example

    The crux of the problem is that we don't have enough staff.

  • Example

    The crux of the issue is that we need to find a compromise.

crux Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crux

Antonyms for crux

Idioms Using crux

  • to make no difficulty or fuss about something

    Example

    He made no crux of the fact that he had lost his job.

  • at the most important or decisive point of a situation

    Example

    At the crux of the matter was the question of who would take over the company.

  • the most important or decisive point of an argument

    Example

    The crux of the argument was whether or not to invest in the new project.

Phrases with crux

  • at the most important or decisive point of something

    Example

    At the crux of the debate was the question of funding.

  • to reach the most important or decisive point of something

    Example

    We need to get to the crux of the problem in order to solve it.

  • the most important or essential part of something

    Example

    The crux of the biscuit is the apostrophe.

Origins of crux

from Latin 'crux', meaning 'cross'

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Summary: crux in Brief

The term 'crux' [krʌks] refers to the most important or decisive point of a situation, often with a particular point of difficulty. It is used to describe the core of a matter, as in 'The crux of the problem is that we don't have enough staff.' 'Crux' extends into phrases like 'at the crux of,' and idioms like 'the crux of the argument,' denoting the most important or decisive point of a situation.