point

French

[pwɛ̃ɪ̃]

noun
Definitions
  • point (small mark)
  • (sports) point
  • full stop, period punctuation mark
  • (knitting) stitch pattern

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French poinct inherited from Old French point (dot, minute amount) inherited from Latin punctum (point, a point).

Origin

Latin

punctum

Gloss

point, a point

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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