crux
nounThe central and most important point of an issue.
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essence
nounThe central or defining quality of something.
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adjectiveTreating pleasure as a central aim of life or conduct.
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adjectiveAt the edge or less central to the main subject.
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adjectiveCrucially important to the development or outcome of something.
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