Word: kernels
The core, center, or essence of an object or system. Example: the kernel of an argument
The central (usually edible) part of a nut, especially once the hard shell has been removed.
A single seed or grain, especially of corn or wheat.
The stone of certain fruits, such as peaches or plums.
A small mass around which other matter is concreted; a nucleus; a concretion or hard lump in the flesh.
The central part of many computer operating systems which manages the system's resources and the communication between hardware and software components. Example: The Linux kernel is open-source.
The core engine of any complex software system.
A function used to define an integral transform. Example: The Dirichlet kernel convolved with a function yields its Fourier series approximation.
A set of pairs of a mapping's domain which are mapped to the same value.
For a given function (especially a linear map between vector spaces), the set of elements in the domain which are mapped to zero; (formally) given f : X → Y, the set {x ∈ X : f(x) = 0}. Example: If a function is continuous then its kernel is a closed set.
For a category with zero morphisms: the equalizer of a given morphism and the zero morphism which is parallel to that given morphism.
(fuzzy set theory) The set of members of a fuzzy set that are fully included (i.e., whose grade of membership is 1).
The human clitoris.
The nucleus and electrons of an atom excluding its valence electrons.
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