noun
midpoint
Midpoint (noun) means the point lying exactly halfway between two extremes.
noun
1
The point lying exactly halfway between two extremes.
"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."
— Chris Howe, The new face of Curzon Street station (2023)
2
(geometry) The point on a line that splits it into two equal parts.
3
Another term for a middle dot.
"A closely spaced midpoint is also often used to separate syllables or letters, especially in Catalan when one l adjoins another."
— Robert Bringhurst, The elements of typographic style (1996)
"An enlarged midpoint, a bullet is a mark used to set off items in a list."
— Theodore Rosendorf, The typographic desk reference (2009)
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Etymology
Formed from mid and point.
Related words
Rhymes for midpoint
point
joint
anoint
appoint
endpoint
pinpoint
gunpoint
viewpoint
standpoint
disappoint
PowerPoint
checkpoint
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of midpoint?
"midpoint" (noun) means the point lying exactly halfway between two extremes.
What is another word for midpoint?
Other words for "midpoint" include centre, center.
What is the opposite of midpoint?
Opposites of "midpoint" include end, edge, extreme.
What are the different meanings of midpoint?
"midpoint" has 3 main meanings: 1. The point lying exactly halfway between two extremes; 2. (geometry) The point on a line that splits it into two equal parts; 3. Another term for a middle dot.
