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main point
[/meɪn pɔɪnt/]
noun
pl: main points
ponto principal
1.
The most important or central idea in a discussion, argument, or text
The main point of the presentation was to introduce the new product.
O ponto principal da apresentação era introduzir o novo produto.
2.
The essential or key aspect of something
You're missing the main point of the argument.
Você está perdendo o ponto principal do argumento.
Synonyms
key point
central point
main idea
gist
essence
core point
Antonyms
minor point
side point
detail
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ponto principal
Most common usage
General Brazilian
ponto central
Alternative form
Portugal
ponto principal
Standard usage
Portugal
aspecto fundamental
More formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
to get to the main point
to make a main point
to miss the main point
the bottom line
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