noun
- plural of crux; the most important or difficult parts of problems or situations
Examples
- The cruxes of the debate were funding and implementation.
- She identified the cruxes of each mathematical proof.
- The cruxes of the legal case hinged on two key witnesses.
- Understanding the cruxes of the problem took months of research.
- The cruxes of the negotiation were salary and benefits.
- Teachers focused on the cruxes of each lesson plan.