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mid-point

mid-point is the alternative form of midpoint.

Meaning of midpoint

Noun

midpoint (plural midpoints)

  1. A point equidistant 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.2023 August 9, Chris Howe, “The new face of Curzon Street station”, in RAIL, number 989, page 60
  2. A point which divides a line segment into two lines of equal length.
  3. Synonym of middle dot.
    • A closely spaced midpoint is also often used to separate syllables or letters, especially in Catalan when one l adjoins another.1996, Robert Bringhurst, The elements of typographic style, Hartley & Marks, page 281
    Synonyms:
    middle dot

Forms of mid-point

pluralmid-points

Origin of mid-point

From mid- + point.

Questions about mid-point

What is mid-point the alternative form of?
Mid-point is the alternative form of midpoint.

Words near mid-point in the dictionary

  1. mid-oceanic ridge
  2. mid-oceanic ridges
  3. mid-October
  4. mid-off
  5. mid-offs
  6. mid-point
  7. mid-points
  8. mid-priced
  9. mid-pubescent
  10. mid-range
  11. mid-ranges

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