nonpoint

[ non-point ]

/ ˈnɒnˌpɔɪnt /

adjective

of or relating to a source of pollution that is not readily and specifically identifiable, as water runoff.

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Discover The Influence Of Portuguese On English Via This Quiz!

We’ve gathered some interesting words donated to English from Portuguese … as well as some that just don’t translate at all. Do you know what they mean?

Question 1 of 11

Which of the following bird names traces its immediate origin to Portuguese?

owl

crow

piranha

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Words nearby nonpoint

nonperson, nonphysical, nonplayer character, nonplaying, nonplus, nonpoint, nonpoisonous, nonpolar, nonpolitical, nonpolluting, nonporous

Origin of nonpoint

non- + point