Midpoint: meaning, definitions and examples
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midpoint
[ ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt ]
mathematics
The point in the middle of a line segment, equidistant from both ends.
Synonyms
center, halfway point, middle point
Examples of usage
- The midpoint of a line segment AB is denoted as M.
- To find the midpoint, you can average the x-coordinates and y-coordinates of the endpoints.
Translations
Translations of the word "midpoint" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ponto médio
🇮🇳 मध्यबिंदु
🇩🇪 Mittelpunkt
🇮🇩 titik tengah
🇺🇦 середина
🇵🇱 punkt środkowy
🇯🇵 中点
🇫🇷 point médian
🇪🇸 punto medio
🇹🇷 orta nokta
🇰🇷 중간점
🇸🇦 نقطة منتصف
🇨🇿 střední bod
🇸🇰 stredový bod
🇨🇳 中点
🇸🇮 srednja točka
🇮🇸 miðpunktur
🇰🇿 орталық нүкте
🇬🇪 შუა წერტილი
🇦🇿 orta nöqtə
🇲🇽 punto medio
Word origin
The term 'midpoint' originated in the field of mathematics, where it is used to describe the point that is equidistant from both ends of a line segment. The concept of a midpoint has been fundamental in geometry and arithmetic for centuries, allowing for precise calculations and measurements. The word 'midpoint' combines 'mid', meaning middle, and 'point', referring to a location in space. Understanding the concept of a midpoint is crucial in various mathematical applications, including geometry, trigonometry, and algebra.
See also: counterpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointing, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, points, unpointed.