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pith

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/pɪθ/ · pith

The essential part of something; the core or essence.

Meanings

nounformal

The essential part of something; the core or essence.

کسی چیز کا بنیادی حصہ؛ مہک یا جوہر۔

گودا

goda

Synonyms

essencecoresubstanceجوہرچشمہکیفیت

Antonyms

superficialityfrivolitytrivialityسہولتہلکے پنبے معنی

Common Collocations

  • pith of the argument
  • pith and substance
  • the pith of the matter

Example Sentences

The pith of the argument lies in its foundational principles.

دلیل کا گودا اس کی بنیادی اصولوں میں ہے۔

Daleel ka goda is ki buniyadi usooolon mein hai.

Understanding the pith of a text helps in grasping its core message.

ایک متن کے گودے کو سمجھنا اس کے بنیادی پیغام کو grasp کرنے میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Ek matn ke gode ko samajhna is ke buniyadi paigham ko grasp karne mein madad karta hai.

The pith of his philosophy encourages thoughtful reflection.

اس کی فلسفے کا گودا غور و فکر کی حوصلہ افزائی کرتا ہے۔

Us ki falsafe ka goda ghor-o-fikr ki hosla afzai karta hai.

Easily Confused With

pit:Pit refers to a hole or cavity in the ground, while pith refers to the essential part or core of something.

Word Family

pithy
adjectiveخلاصہ دار
pithiness
nounخلاصہ داری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'pith' as the 'core' of a fruit.

Imagine slicing open an orange to see its juicy core.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

عشق کی گودا ہے اس کی خوشبو، ہر گزرنے والا یہ سوچتا ہے۔

Ishq ki goda hai is ki khushbu, har guzarne wala yeh sochta hai.

The essence of love is its fragrance, every passerby contemplates this.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا گودا اچھا ہو، اس کے پھل بھی میٹھے ہوں گے۔

Jis ka goda acha ho, us ke phal bhi meethay honge.

If the core is good, the fruits will also be sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "pyð" — soft or spongy tissue; essence

First known use: 15th century

The word has Old English roots and has retained a similar form and meaning throughout its evolution.