Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

standpoint

/ˈstændpɔɪnt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.65 in modern English

Syllables: stand-point
IPA: /ˈstændpɔɪnt/

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A point of view; a perspective.

Example Sentences

"Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective."
"Plus, early in a career, bands are typically winging it from a creative standpoint; after awhile, acts figure out what they’re doing right (or wrong), and are more deliberate about songcraft and execution."
"From the standpoint of traditional Chinese culture, it is believed that mind and body are the same and diseases stem from wicked thoughts or energy, while kind thoughts and positive energy will bring blessings and healing to a person."

Etymology

From stand + point, a calque of German Standpunkt. Similar constructions used in other languages, such as Japanese 立場 (tachiba, literally “standing place”).

Inflected Forms

standpoints (plural) stand-point (alternative, archaic)

Derived Forms

standpointism

Phrases

standpoint epistemology standpoint theory

Synonyms

point of view viewpoint stand

Rhymes With

sandpoint

Questions

How do you pronounce standpoint?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstændpɔɪnt/.
What does standpoint mean?: A point of view; a perspective.
Where does standpoint come from?: From stand + point, a calque of German Standpunkt. Similar constructions used in other languages, such as Japanese 立場 (tachiba, literally “standing place”).

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