point
point · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
A sharp or tapered end of something.
- 2.
A particular spot, place, or position in an area or on a surface.
- 3.
A single item or detail in an argument or discussion.
- 4.
The purpose or main idea of something.
- 5.
A unit of scoring in a game or sport.
- 6.
A particular moment in time.
- 7.
Direct someone's attention by extending one's finger toward something.
- 8.
Indicate a particular direction or position.
Forms
plural: points
Phrases & expressions
- •point of view — A particular attitude or way of considering something.
- •to the point — Relevant; pertinent.
- •beside the point — Irrelevant.
- •make a point — Establish an argument or prove something.
- •point out — Draw attention to; indicate.
- •at this point — At this moment in time.
- •point of no return — The stage beyond which it's impossible to turn back.
Related words
Etymology
From Old French point ("dot, mark, point"), from Latin punctum ("a prick, puncture, point"), past participle of pungere ("to prick, pierce").