Crux Word Meaning

Etymology:

mid 17th century (denoting a representation of a cross, chiefly in crux ansata ‘ankh’, literally ‘cross with a handle’): from Latin, literally ‘cross’

Audio Pronunciation:

Definition:

the decisive or most important point at issue

Short Definition:

decisive or most important point at issue

Examples:

• the crux of the matter is that attitudes have changed
• herein lies the crux of the issue