Meaning
A small dot or mark.
Etymology
Origin: Old English
From Middle English poynt, from Old French point m (“dot; minute amount”), from Latin pūnctum (“a hole punched in; a point, puncture”), substantive use of pūnctus m, perfect passive participle of pungō (“to prick, punch”); alternatively, from Old French pointe f (“sharp tip”), from Latin pūncta f (past participle), all from Proto-Italic *pungō (“to sting, prick”). Mostly displaced native Middle English ord (“point”), from Old English ord (“point”). Doublet of pointe, ponto, puncto, punctum, punt, and punto.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
pointlessnessuselessnesspurposelessnessmeaninglessness
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: