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crux

noun

The central and most important point of an issue.

Central point

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core heart essence gist nub central issue

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essence

noun

The central or defining quality of something.

Defining core

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core substance heart gist kernel pith

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pontifical

adjective

Pompous and dogmatic in expressing an opinion.

Pompous and dogmatic

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pompous dogmatic overbearing self-important bombastic

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