English Explanatory Dictionary

midpoint

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A point equidistant between two extremes.
  2. A point which divides a line segment into two lines of equal length.
  3. Synonym of middle dot.

Pronunciation

/ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-midpoint.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-midpoint.wav /ˈmɪd.poɪnt/ /ˈməd.poɪnt/

Word forms

midpoint midpoints mid-point

Etymology

From mid + point.

Synonyms

center middle midpoint midway middle dot

Antonyms

edge end extreme limit

Related words

intermediate

Derived words

gyromidpoint maltitude midpoint ellipse midpoint load midpoint method midpoint polygon midpoint theorem
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