Understanding the Gist (or Is It Jist?) of It
The correct spelling of the word is always with a “g-”: gist.
The gist of the story is this: two teenagers fall in love and wreak havoc on a city.
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“Gist” vs. “Jist”
Gist is a noun that means “the essence or main point of something.” This word is always spelled with a “g-.” Spelling it with a “j-” is incorrect.
When someone uses the word gist, you can expect what comes after it to be a sort of brief summary. Here are a few more examples of the word gist in action:
It’s worth noting that according to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, in the legal world, gist also means “the ground of a legal action.”
Do You Get the Gist of It?
If you’re ever asking yourself if it’s gist or jist, remember that it’s always spelled with a “g-”: gist.
LanguageTool—a multilingual spelling and grammar checker—can make sure you never spell this word (or any other) incorrectly. Additionally, this intelligent text editor can also easily provide synonyms and help rephrase your sentences.
