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initial point

[ɪˈnɪʃəl pɔɪnt]
nounpl: initial points
ponto inicial
1. The first or starting point in a sequence, process, or journey
The initial point of our discussion was the project budget.
O ponto inicial da nossa discussão foi o orçamento do projeto.
2. In mathematics or geometry, the point where a measurement, line, or curve begins
Set the initial point at the origin of the coordinate system.
Defina o ponto inicial na origem do sistema de coordenadas.
3. The beginning location or reference point for navigation or orientation
The initial point for the hiking trail is marked with a red sign.
O ponto inicial da trilha de caminhada é marcado com uma placa vermelha.
Synonyms
starting pointbeginning pointorigin pointdeparture point
Antonyms
endpointfinal pointdestinationterminus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto inicial
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ponto de partida
Common alternative emphasizing departure
Portugal
ponto inicial
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

at the initial point
from the initial point
back to the initial point
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