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ordinary point

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noun

  1. Mathematics. a point in a domain in which a given function of a complex variable is analytic.


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The conventional wisdom is that an ace is worth more than an ordinary point because a server can save energy, stay in rhythm and psychologically wound the opponent.

From New York Times Aug. 24, 2014

Surely that is an ordinary point of view," said Fuchsia, "and talking of evil deeds, such as big and little lies—murder—robbery—fraud, does anyone think there is real harm in smuggling?

From The Road to Mandalay A Tale of Burma by Croker, B. M. (Bithia Mary)

As seen in this light, the blacks of the picture are blacker, the whites, whiter, than they appear from the ordinary point of view.

From A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.) by Orr, Sutherland, Mrs.

I fear that you would not receive me, and from the ordinary point of view of society you would be acting quite rightly, since you are really living alone.

From Taquisara by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

The most real, tangible, sensible substance from an ordinary point of view being.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol 6, No 5, November 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy by Various

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