Kinauyokan

nucleus; core; center; central partnoun

Alternative meanings

The central, main, or essential part of something. It can refer to the nucleus of a cell, atom, planet, idea, group, system, or problem.

Pronunciation

kee-nah-oo-YOH-kahn

Root and affixes

Related to the idea of an inner center. Kinauyokan is used for the central part, nucleus, or core of something.

Variants or conjugations

kinauyokan; sentro; nucleus; core; central core; innermost part

Related words and expressions

center; middle; essence; foundation; main; inside; atom; cell

Meaning and usage notes

Kinauyokan is useful for nucleus or core. Sentro works for center in a general sense. In scientific contexts, nucleus or nukleyo may also appear, especially for cells or atoms.