midpoint
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midpoint
- /ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt/ Canada, US, UK
- /ˈmɪd.poɪnt/ Australia
- /ˈməd.poɪnt/ New Zealand
Rhymes with -ɔɪnt
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From mid + point.
noun midpoints · mid-point
- 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.
- A point which divides a line segment into two lines of equal length.
- 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.
