How to Pronounce Kernel
Kernel
'kɜrnəl
Syllables:
ker·nel
Part of speech:
noun
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Definition
A kernel is the small, soft part inside a seed or nut that you can eat.
Examples
- I like to eat the kernel of the corn after cooking it.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| kernel of truth | collocation | KERnel of TRUTH | There is a kernel of truth in his statement. |
| kernel panic | collocation | KERnel PANic | The system crashed due to a kernel panic. |
| kernel module | collocation | KERnel MODule | Load the kernel module before running the software. |
| kernel space | collocation | KERnel SPACE | Drivers operate in the kernel space for security. |
Fun Fact
The word 'kernel' originally meant a small seed or core, coming from Old English 'cyrnel,' a diminutive of 'corn,' which referred to any grain, not just maize.
Word Family
noun
kernel
The soft, edible part inside a seed or nut; the central or most important part of something.
"The kernel of the corn is used to make popcorn."
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