mutlub

The gist or crux of something; the main point.

Noun

  1. The gist or crux of something; the main point.
    • Kindly translate the Petition and let me know the mutlub. Yours, R. L. - 1888, Octavius Sturges, In the Company's Service: A Reminiscence, page 135:
    • Yes, that is the mutlub of the whole thing! - 1919, India. Industrial Commission, East India (Industrial Commission, 1916-18): Minutes..., page 47:

Origin

From Hindi [Term?], from Arabic مَطْلُوب (maṭlūb).