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point

Meanings
  • Noun

    A distinct position in space, typically marked by a landmark or object.

    - "The end of the pier was a popular point for fishing."
    - "The meeting will be held at the city hall, which is a notable point in the town."
  • Verb

    To indicate, suggest, or suggest a particular thing or action.

    - "The arrow points to the target."
    - "His actions pointed to a deeper understanding of the problem."
Pronunciation




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  2. /pɔɪnt/



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  4. /pɔɪnt/



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  6. /pɔɪnt/



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Synonyms

decimal point , spot , ord , location , place , position , spot , opinion , point of view , view , viewpoint , moment , ord , time , end , ord , tip , mark
Rhymes
Words rhyming with point
mint , pint , grint , tint
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. point (English) : A unit of measurement in darts.

  2. point (English) : A unit of measurement in cricket.

  3. point (English) : To indicate, suggest, or suggest a particular thing or action.

  4. point (French) : Tip, end, or extremity.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. point (English) : A unit of measurement in darts.

  2. point (English) : A unit of measurement in cricket.

Variants
List of all variants of point that leads to same result
beside the point , in point of , on point , point , points , to the point , pointed , pointing , point-and-click , point-and-shoot , point-blank , point count , point counts , point d'appui , points d'appui , point-device , point estimate , point estimates , point estimation , point estimations
Forms
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points, pointed, pointing

Etymology
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Old French pointe 'tip, point, extremity', from poindre 'to prick'. Related to pointe 'pointed stick, spear'.

Trivia
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  1. The smallest point on a map is called a 'geographical point'.

  2. The term 'point' comes from the Old French word 'pointe', which means 'tip' or 'pointed stick'.

  3. In mathematics, a 'point' is a location in space, often represented by a coordinate pair or triplet.

Related Concepts
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  1. coordinates: A set of numbers that can be used to locate a position on a map or in three-dimensional space.

  2. focal point: The point of primary interest or attention in a given context.

Culture
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In literature, 'point' can refer to a significant or crucial moment in a story. In art, a point can refer to a single dot or mark. In music, a point can refer to a specific beat or rhythm.

How to Memorize "point"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sharp object like a pencil tip or a needle tip. Visualize the tip of an arrow or a dot on a map.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'point' with the idea of a sharp tip or a distinct position.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'People Have Only One Name Each' to remember the homophone 'point' in cricket: People Have Only One Notch Each.

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