1. gist - noun
· the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
Synonym(s): effect, essence, burden, core
Hypernym(s): meaning, significance, signification, import
2. gist - noun
· the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience; "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"; "the heart and soul of the Republican Party"; "the nub of the story"
Synonym(s): kernel, substance, core, center, centre, essence, heart, heart_and_soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
Hypernym(s): content, cognitive_content, mental_object
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