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crux

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "crux" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
4 characters
English (US)
1syllable

crux

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, crux is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions ofcrux

1noun
  • The basic, central, or essential point or feature.

    Synonyms: core, gist

    Example: "The crux of her argument was that the roadways needed repair before anything else could be accomplished."

  • The critical or transitional moment or issue, a turning point.
  • A puzzle or difficulty.
  • The hardest point of a climb.
  • A cross on a coat of arms.

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