outpoint

out·point

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [out-point]
- /ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [out-point]
- /ˌaʊtˈpɔɪnt/

Definitions of outpoint word

verb with object outpoint to excel in number of points, as in a competition or contest. 1
verb with object outpoint Nautical. to sail closer to the wind than (another ship). 1
noun outpoint Defeat (an opponent) on points. 1
verb outpoint In boxing, if one boxer outpoints another, they win the match by getting more points then their opponent. 0
verb outpoint to score more points than 0
verb outpoint to sail closer to the wind (point higher) than (another sailing vessel) 0

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Origin of outpoint

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; out- + point

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Parts of speech for Outpoint

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Outpoint

outpoint popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

outpoint usage trend in Literature

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