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significant point

[sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt pɔɪnt]
nounpl: significant points
ponto significativo
1. An important or meaningful detail, fact, or element that carries weight in a discussion, argument, or analysis
The lawyer made a significant point about the evidence presented in court.
O advogado fez um ponto significativo sobre a evidência apresentada em tribunal.
2. A crucial moment or turning point in a sequence of events
That was a significant point in the project when we decided to change our strategy.
Esse foi um ponto significativo no projeto quando decidimos mudar nossa estratégia.
3. A notable location or position on a map, graph, or chart
The graph shows a significant point where the data trends change dramatically.
O gráfico mostra um ponto significativo onde as tendências dos dados mudam dramaticamente.
Synonyms
important pointkey pointcrucial detailnotable elementmeaningful fact
Antonyms
insignificant pointtrivial detailminor pointirrelevant fact

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ponto significativo
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ponto relevante
slightly more formal alternative
Rio de Janeiro
ponto importante
common colloquial variant
Portugal
ponto significativo
standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

make a point
miss the point
get to the point
stretch a point
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