Midpoint

//ˈmɪd.pɔɪnt// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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."

  2. 2
    a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure wordnet
  3. 3
    A point which divides a line segment into two lines of equal length.
  4. 4
    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."

Synonyms

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centeraveragebalancecentercentrecore

Example

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"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."

Etymology

From mid + point.

Related phrases

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