pūnctum — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
pūnctum is used for these senses in English:
- moment (historical, unit) A definite period of time, specifically one-tenth of a point, or one-fortieth or one-fiftieth of an hour.
- point (mathematics, science) A zero-dimensional mathematical object representing a location in one or more dimensions; something considered to have position but no magnitude or direction. [from 14th c.]
- point The sharp tip of an object. [from 14th c.]
moment — full definition
- noun A very short period of time, or a particular point in time.
- name A surname.
point — full definition
- noun The sharp or narrow end of something.
- noun The main idea or purpose of something said or done.
- noun A unit used for scoring in a game or contest.
- noun A specific place or moment.
- verb To extend a finger toward something to indicate its location.