kernel - Similar and Opposite Words

What is another word for kernel ?

Here are the synonyms for kernel , a list of similar words for kernel from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

Synonyms

• center
• centre
• core
• essence
• gist
• heart
• heart and soul
• inwardness
• kernel
• marrow
• meat
• nitty-gritty
• nub
• pith
• substance
• sum

More generic

• cognitive content
• content
• mental object

More specific

• bare bones
• haecceity
• hypostasis
• quiddity
• quintessence
• stuff

Noun

a single whole grain of a cereal

Synonyms

• kernel

More generic

• caryopsis
• grain

More specific

• corn

Noun

the inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone

Synonyms

• kernel
• meat

More generic

• plant part
• plant structure

Related

• seed

SHABDKOSH Apps

Shabdkosh  Premium

Ad-free experience & much more

Learn More