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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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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The regular season is past the midpoint, but some Georgia high school rosters are still seeing significant changes. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Amid that climate, the Fed found that real median, or midpoint, family income increased 7% but average income dropped 6%. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026 The median is the midpoint between the richest and poorest families. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The midpoint of your career might seem like a time to chase promotions and higher earnings. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for midpoint

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Oct. 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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