crux

• Nom désignant le point le plus important ou décisif d'un problème, d'un argument ou d'une situation.

A noun referring to the most important or decisive point of a problem, argument, or situation.

1. Core or decisive pointC1formal

   The most important or critical part of a problem, argument, or situation.

   Point crucial

   • The crux of the matter is whether we can afford the project.
   • Understanding the crux of the argument is essential for the debate.
   • The crux of the problem lies in the lack of funding.

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