Translation
point, dot, period
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Word origin
From Latin punctum ('a prick, dot, point'), from pungere ('to prick'). The English 'point', 'punctual' and 'puncture' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- punctum
- English cognates
- point, punctual, puncture
Grammar
Examples
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This is the most important point of the discussion.
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We need to put a final stop to this situation.
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You made an interesting point during the meeting.
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We scored a point at the end of the match.
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On this point, I completely agree with you.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 12: point, police, mois and 7 more words.