midpoint

noun

mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
-ˈpȯint
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: a point at or near the center or middle

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Examples of midpoint in a Sentence

The crowd begins to leave after the midpoint of the final period. The team is in last place at the midpoint of the season. the midpoint between her knee and ankle The train stopped to refuel at the midpoint between New York and Chicago. the midpoint of one side of the rectangle
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According to the distillery, the Stewards Release marks the midpoint of this second chapter of the Wood Finishing Series, which will wrap up in 2028. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 6 Apr. 2026 This slower line represents an equilibrium level—the midpoint of a recent price range—over the past 26 periods. Karl Montevirgen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 From 1995 to 2005, the MLB rule book defined strikes as the area over home plate from the midpoint between the shoulders and the top of the pants, down to the bottom of the knees. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026 They often are slotted at a midpoint gate of the concourse nearest the main terminal. CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of midpoint was in the 14th century

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“Midpoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/midpoint. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.

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midpoint

noun
mid·​point ˈmid-ˌpȯint How to pronounce midpoint (audio)
: a point at or near the center or middle

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