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distinct point

[/dɪˈstɪŋkt pɔɪnt/]
nounpl: distinct points
ponto distinto
1. A point that is clearly different or separate from others; a specific location or idea that stands out as unique or separate
In mathematics, a distinct point refers to a unique location on a coordinate system that differs from all other points.
Em matemática, um ponto distinto refere-se a uma localização única em um sistema de coordenadas que difere de todos os outros pontos.
2. A particular argument, fact, or detail that is notably different or emphasized
The speaker made a distinct point about the importance of education in the conference.
O orador fez um ponto distinto sobre a importância da educação na conferência.
Synonyms
separate pointunique pointspecific pointparticular pointdiscrete point
Antonyms
common pointsimilar pointindistinct pointoverlapping point

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto distinto
Standard usage in mathematics and general discourse
Portugal
ponto distinto
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a distinct point
stand out as a distinct point
reach a distinct point
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