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gist, n.
(gists)
more info the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
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center centre core essence gist heart heart and soul inwardness kernel marrow meat nitty-gritty nub pith substance sum

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"the gist of the prosecutor's argument"
"the heart and soul of the Republican Party"
"the nub of the story"
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more info the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
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burden core effect essence gist