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- [point-wahyz]
- /ˈpɔɪntˌwaɪz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [point-wahyz]
- /ˈpɔɪntˌwaɪz/
Definition of pointwise word
- adjective pointwise occurring at each point of a given set: pointwise convergence. 1
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Origin of pointwise
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
First recorded in 1535-45; point + -wise
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Parts of speech for Pointwise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pointwise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
pointwise usage trend in Literature
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