Gist Common

Gist has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Noun

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

effect essence burden core gist

the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience

"the gist of the prosecutor's argument"

"the heart and soul of the Republican Party"

"the nub of the story"

kernel substance core center centre essence gist heart heart and soul inwardness marrow meat nub pith sum nitty-gritty

The most essential part; the main idea or substance (of a longer or more complicated matter); the crux of a matter; the pith.

Verb

To summarize, to extract and present the most important parts of.

Example Sentences

"the gist of the prosecutor's argument" noun

"the heart and soul of the Republican Party" noun

"the nub of the story" noun