Can I use that word in this sentence?...I'm trying to do my essay...
The Incas invented numerous objects, which astonished the entire world, and gave a particular gist in the history of South America.
2006-11-29 06:12:24 · 14 answers · asked by Confused 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Gist means the essence, what it boils down to. "The gist of Bush's speech was that we're not going to cut and run."
It's not appropriate in the sentence you gave. I'm actually not even sure what you're trying to say there, so I can't suggest a better word.
2006-11-29 06:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by EQ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Can I use that word in this sentence?...I'm trying to do my essay...
The Incas invented numerous objects, which astonished the entire world, and gave a particular gist in the history of South America.
2015-08-16 21:57:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it works there. I believe it means Idea, like in "she got the gist of what I was saying" If you are telling some one about something and you want to know if they got the gist of it, you really want to know if they understood the important part even if they didn't get all the extra facts. I also believe it is slang and most teachers don't allow slang words in formal essays anyway. Hope that helps!
NOUN:
1. The central idea; the essence.
2006-11-29 06:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by mommy2one 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"gist" means essence. gist doesn't sound correct the way you are using it. By saying the Incas invented numerous objects which astonished the entire world you are giving us a gist of who the Incas are.
Hope this helps
2006-11-29 06:18:30 · answer #4 · answered by Dream Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its not really appropriate for that sentence. gist means to get the general idea of something.
Like someone in a meeting saying 'did you get the gist of that presentation?'
2006-11-29 06:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gist means essence, significance, point...
I get the gist of it but I will need a little more information.
2006-11-29 06:20:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Entry: gist
Pronunciation: 'jist
Function: noun
Etymology: Anglo-French, it lies, from gisir to lie, ultimately from Latin jacEre -- more at ADJACENT
1 : the ground of a legal action
2 : the main point or part : ESSENCE
2006-11-29 06:15:05 · answer #7 · answered by FlyChicc420 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, you can't use that word there. It means like the idea of something. "I don't get the gist of what you're trying to say."
2006-11-29 06:15:13 · answer #8 · answered by Spud55 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To get the gist of it means you understand the underlying concepts of what is being discussed.
2006-11-29 06:14:26 · answer #9 · answered by who be boo? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/gist
Here (above) is a website you can lookup any words you like
Get my gist?
2006-11-29 06:17:45 · answer #10 · answered by Jim M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋