far point

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahr point]
- /fɑr pɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fahr point]
- /fɑr pɔɪnt/

Definitions of far point words

noun far point the point farthest from the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is completely relaxed. 1
noun far point the farthest point at which vision is distinct when the lens, muscles, etc. of the eye are relaxed 0
noun far point The most distant point at which the eye can focus (usually infinity, but nearer for a myopic eye). 0
noun far point (figuratively) The most distant point under consideration in any situation. 0

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Origin of far point

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

First recorded in 1875-80

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Parts of speech for Far point

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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far point popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

far point usage trend in Literature

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