midpoint

Or mid-point

[mid-point]

noun

1. a point at or near the middle of, or equidistant from, both ends, as of a line.

   the midpoint of a boundary.

2. a point in time halfway between the beginning and the end, as of a process, event, or situation.

   the midpoint of the negotiations.

3. Geometry.,  the point on a line segment or an arc that is equidistant, when measured along the line or the arc, from both endpoints.

4. Statistics.,  median.

5. Astrology.,  the point on the arc that is equidistant from two planets: regarded as a sensitive point and used in horoscopic interpretations.

midpoint

/ ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. the point on a line that is at an equal distance from either end

2. a point in time halfway between the beginning and end of an event

Word History and Origins

Origin of midpoint¹

1325–75; Middle English. See mid-, point

Example Sentences

“We didn’t think about him being a freshman from the midpoint of the season,” Garner said.

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To my ears, “You May Be Right” sits at the precise midpoint between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones — a testament to Joel’s absorptive powers and his stylistic aim.

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Although Hamm was solid as ever, much of the material past the midpoint of the show didn’t rise to meet his talents.

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Mara’s line by the game’s midpoint was representative of his across-the-board value to his team.

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Mara did not return for the balance of the first half, logging only five minutes by the game’s midpoint.

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