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midpoint

/ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt/
mid · point

Plural:midpoints
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• noun

1

The exact middle point of a line segment, space, or object, equidistant from both ends.

Example

"To bisect the line segment accurately, first calculate the coordinates of its midpoint."


2

The halfway mark in a period of time, a journey, or an ongoing process.

Example

"By the midpoint of the semester, the students had already completed three major research projects."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Midpoint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/midpoint
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