Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

midpoint

/ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.85 in modern English

Syllables: mid-point
IPA: /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A point equidistant between two extremes.

noun

A point which divides a line segment into two lines of equal length.

noun

Synonym of middle dot.

Example Sentences

"The tram stop serving HS2 will be located close to the existing Curzon Street building, underneath what will be the midpoint of the station, with step-free access provided from platform to street level."
"A closely spaced midpoint is also often used to separate syllables or letters, especially in Catalan when one l adjoins another."
"An enlarged midpoint, a bullet is a mark used to set off items in a list."

Etymology

From mid + point.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/
British English: /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/

Inflected Forms

midpoints (plural) mid-point (alternative)

Derived Forms

gyromidpoint maltitude

Phrases

midpoint ellipse midpoint load midpoint method midpoint polygon midpoint theorem

Frequently Paired Words

intermediate

Synonyms

middle dot center middle midpoint midway centre

Antonyms

edge end extreme limit

Rhymes With

point case in point cases in point joint entry point mount point anchor point appoint disappoint pointe kindling point anoint

Questions

How do you pronounce midpoint?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/.
What does midpoint mean?: A point equidistant between two extremes.
Where does midpoint come from?: From mid + point.

How to pronounce midpoint

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