Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

nonpoint

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.84 in modern English

Syllables: non-point
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not from one single determined point source

Example Sentences

"Other nonpoint sources of pollution are important."
"But they don't deny the movement's achievements, and they want to do more about what they consider real problems, such as federally subsidized timber sales and nonpoint pollution of air and water."

Etymology

From non- + point.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: non

Questions

What does nonpoint mean?: Not from one single determined point source
Where does nonpoint come from?: From non- + point.

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