Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The most important part or central part of something Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
The core of the apple is hard to eat.Math is a core subject in every school.
Etymology:
From Middle French core, from Latin corpus meaning body. Before that, related to Old Latin cor, analogous to Old English heorte.
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