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near-point

near-point
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neer point]
    • /nɪər pɔɪnt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [neer point]
    • /nɪər pɔɪnt/

Definition of near-point word

  • noun near-point the point nearest the eye at which an object is clearly focused on the retina when accommodation of the eye is at a maximum. 1

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Origin of near-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 Near-point

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

near-point popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

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