Gist — synonyms, definition

1. gist (Noun)

abridgment abstract backbone basis body brief burden center central idea centre character claim compendium concern condensation content contents core crux design • • •

gist (Noun) — The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work.

gist (Noun) — The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. ex. "the gist of the prosecutor's argument"

cognitive content content import meaning mental object significance signification bare bones haecceity hypostasis quiddity quintessence stuff