pith

Meanings

• noun

  The central or essential part of something.

  - "The pith of a fruit is the edible part found in the center."
  - "The main point or essence of the speech is its pith."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɪθ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

core , essence , gist , heart , heart and soul , inwardness , kernel , marrow , meat , nitty-gritty , nub , quintessence , soul , spirit , stuff , substance , tenor

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pith
bit , mit , fit , wit

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Homophones

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1. Pith (New Zealand) : A type of forest soil
   

2. Pith (Norwegian) : A type of wood
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pith that leads to same result
pith , piths , pithed , pithing , pith helmet , pith helmets , pith ray , pith rays

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Etymology

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Old English pitt 'centre, core, pit, cavity, hollow'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pith' comes from the Old English word 'pitt' which means 'centre, core, pit, cavity, hollow'.

2. The pith of some fruits and vegetables is rich in nutrients and is often consumed for their health benefits.

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Related Concepts

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1. Core: The central part of an object or concept

2. Essence: The intrinsic nature or meaning of something

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Culture

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In literature, pith is often used metaphorically to represent the essential or core meaning of something. In art, pith is used in the creation of pit drawings, where an image is drawn on the surface of a fruit or vegetable by removing the pith.

How to Memorize "pith"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fruit or vegetable and focus on the central part or core as the pith.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pith' with the idea of the essential or core meaning of something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'P-I-T-H' to remember that Pith is the central or essential part of something.

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