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pith

noun

/pɪθ/

Meaning

the essential or central part of something

The pith of his argument was that honesty matters most.

essence, core, heart, substance

surface, exterior, fringe

pith of the matter, pithy remark, pith content

the natural satellite of the earth, visible at night by reflected light from the sun

a large mass of ice that moves slowly over land

A large flat area of unforested grassland, especially in southeastern Europe or Siberia.

Difficulties; misfortune; a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Stubbornness; the refusal to change one's opinion or chosen course of action.

a small, roughly built house or hut, often poor or temporary