Meaning ofnucleusin English

Noun

1. central part of something; core
2. initial part or version; foundation
3. atom's positively charged center (protons, neutrons)
   The nucleus of an atom contains protons and neutrons.
4. cell's genetic material container
   The cell's nucleus holds the genetic material.
5. a cluster of neurons (in the brain)
   The nucleus of the brain controls movement and sensation.
6. the central part of a syllable (usually a vowel)
   The vowel sound is the nucleus of the syllable in linguistics.