Pith

usgb/pɪθ/
noun

The important or essential part of something.

The pith of her argument was that the policy would help all citizens.
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Often appears as...

  • get to the pith
  • pith of the matter
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Brief and Powerful

When referring to the key message, 'pith' highlights its concise and impactful nature.

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Her speech's pith moved everyone to act.
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Argument Clarity

'Pith of the argument' is used to discuss the clear, central idea of one's position.

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The pith of his thesis was his novel approach.
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