kernel

The word “kernel” has 2 syllables: ker-nel

It's pronounced as /ˈkɜːrnl/

What is synonym and antonym for kernel?

In the thesaurus, “kernel” has 49 synonyms and 6 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kernel along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for kernel

Antonyms for kernel

exterior
exteriority
outside
periphery
surface
whole

Meanings of kernel

noun
1. The core, center, or essence of an object or system.
2. The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
3. A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
4. The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
5. A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
6. The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components.
7. The core engine of any complex software system.
8. A function used to define an integral transform.
9. A set of pairs of a mapping's domain which are mapped to the same value.
10. For a given function (especially a linear map between vector spaces), the set of elements in the domain which are mapped to zero; (formally) given f : X → Y, the set {x ∈ X : f(x) = 0}.
11. For a category with zero morphisms: the equalizer of a given morphism and the zero morphism which is parallel to that given morphism.
12. (fuzzy set theory) The set of members of a fuzzy set that are fully included (i.e., whose grade of membership is 1).
13. The human clitoris.
14. The nucleus and electrons of an atom excluding its valence electrons.

Example Sentences

The chef carefully extracted the kernel from the cob of corn.
In computing, the operating system is the kernel that manages hardware resources.
The scientist studied the kernel of truth within the complex data set.
The detective sifted through the evidence, searching for the kernel of the mystery.
Understanding the kernel of a concept is crucial for mastering its application.

On this page you'll find 55 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kernel, such as: atom, bit, body, bottom line, center, centerpiece, content.

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