Body
Body noun - The main or greater part of something as distinguished from its subordinate parts.
Usage example: the body of the novel was quite good, even if the beginning was a bit slow
Pith and body are semantically related. in bulk topic. In some cases you can use "Pith" instead a noun "Body", when it comes to topics like main part of written work.
Pith
Pith noun - The central part or aspect of something under consideration.
Usage example: finally got to the pith of the discussion
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Pith and Body. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/body/pith
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