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kernel

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɜːrnəl/ · UK /ˈkɜːnəl/

kernel means: One seed of a grain plant, especially corn or wheat.

noun

GRAIN SEEDB2

One seed of a grain plant, especially corn or wheat.

  • A corn kernel fell on the floor.
  • The birds ate every kernel of wheat.
  • Heat makes these kernels turn into popcorn.

Similar words: grain, seed

Common phrases: corn kernel, wheat kernel, kernel of corn

CENTRAL IDEAC1

The most important part or main idea of something.

  • There is a kernel of truth here.
  • She found the kernel of the problem.
  • That simple idea became the kernel of our plan.

How to use it: kernel of something (There is a kernel of truth in his complaint.)

Similar words: core, essence, heart

Common phrases: kernel of truth, kernel of something

COMPUTER COREC1

The main part of a computer’s operating system that controls hardware and helps programs work together.

  • The kernel controls access to memory.
  • A faulty driver caused the kernel to crash.
  • We updated the kernel before restarting the server.

Common phrases: Linux kernel, kernel update, kernel module

Questions about kernel

What does kernel mean?

One seed of a grain plant, especially corn or wheat.

What is kernel in other languages?

Türkçe: tane · Español: grano · Français: grain · Deutsch: Korn · Italiano: chicco · 日本語: 穀粒

How do you pronounce kernel?

In American English /ˈkɜːrnəl/; in British English /ˈkɜːnəl/.

How do you use kernel in a sentence?

A corn kernel fell on the floor. The birds ate every kernel of wheat.

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