ordinary point

American  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

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

We next come to what is called the “Throw-point,” by which a little extra reach is obtained over the ordinary point with lunge.

From Broad-Sword and Single-Stick With Chapters on Quarter-Staff, Bayonet, Cudgel, Shillalah, Walking-Stick, Umbrella and Other Weapons of Self-Defence by Headley, Rowland George Allanson Allanson-Winn, Baron

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)

But Fisher Ames wrote about that time: "Madison is become a desperate party leader, and I am not sure of his stopping at any ordinary point of extremity."

From James Madison by Gay, Sydney Howard

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)