Definitions

1. noun

The central or most essential part of something; the heart or essence of a matter.

“The pith of his argument was that we should prioritize the environment over economic growth.”

2. noun

The soft, spongy tissue in the center of a fruit or vegetable stem.

“The gardener carefully removed the pith from the center of the pineapple.”

3. verb

To extract the central or most essential part of something; to summarize or distill a complex idea.

“The journalist tried to pith the politician’s long and rambling speech into a concise summary.”