Points: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฏ
points
[ pษษชnts ]
in sports
Points are scored in various sports by hitting or throwing a ball into a specific area, or by achieving certain objectives. Points determine the winner of a game or match.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The basketball team scored 100 points in the game.
- She earned 20 points for her team with a successful penalty kick.
- The tennis player needs one more point to win the match.
Translations
Translations of the word "points" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pontos
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Punkte
๐ฎ๐ฉ poin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะปะธ
๐ต๐ฑ punkty
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใณใ
๐ซ๐ท points
๐ช๐ธ puntos
๐น๐ท puanlar
๐ฐ๐ท ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุท
๐จ๐ฟ body
๐ธ๐ฐ body
๐จ๐ณ ็น
๐ธ๐ฎ toฤke
๐ฎ๐ธ stig
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฑะฟะฐะนะปะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ xallar
๐ฒ๐ฝ puntos
Word origin
The word 'points' originated from the Latin word 'punctum', meaning 'a small hole or aperture'. Over time, it evolved to signify a unit of value or score in various games. The concept of earning points in sports dates back to ancient times when competitions were held to test physical abilities. Today, points play a crucial role in determining the outcome of matches and games across different sports.
See also: counterpoint, midpoint, pinpoint, point, pointed, pointedly, pointer, pointers, pointillism, pointillize, pointing, pointless, pointlessly, pointlessness, unpointed.