midpoint

noun

mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
-ˈpȯint
: a point at or near the center or middle

Examples of midpoint in a Sentence

The crowd begins to leave after the midpoint of the final period. The team is in last place at the midpoint of the season. the midpoint between her knee and ankle The train stopped to refuel at the midpoint between New York and Chicago. the midpoint of one side of the rectangle
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Shares closed on Wednesday at 1,601 yen, higher than the offer price of 1,455 yen per share, which was the midpoint of its IPO price band ranging from 1,390-1,520 yen. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 18 Dec. 2024 Around the midpoint of the first season, Helen spots Dani (Agnes O'Casey), who is revealed to be a Black Doves operative monitoring Helen’s activities under the instruction of Mrs. Reed. Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024 At the week’s midpoint, Franklin still hadn’t mentioned the trophy to his Penn State players. Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, Jackson seemed more perturbed by the November wind swirling leaves around the interview podium than by questions about his physical state as the Ravens hit the midpoint of their season. Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for midpoint 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midpoint was in the 14th century

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midpoint. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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midpoint

noun
mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
: a point at or near the center or middle

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