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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That’s roughly $94,000 less than the countywide midpoint of $539,990 during that same period — about 17% cheaper. Mark Dee may 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 May 2026 As Cannes reaches its less-than-memorable midpoint, here are four takeaways from a celebration of cinema that didn’t have so much to celebrate. Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026 While Eli Lilly expects sales to grow 28% at the midpoint of its guidance this year, Novo has forecast a drastic decline in sales. Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 18 May 2026 Median Annual salary reflects the midpoint of earnings for each role; half of workers earn above this figure, half below—chosen over an average to avoid distortion from outliers. Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 May 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 21 May. 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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