Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
midpoint
noun
/ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt/
Definition
The exact middle point of a line segment or the average of two values.
Examples
- The midpoint of the line segment connects the two points A and B.
- To find the midpoint of two numbers, add them together and divide by two.
- In the meeting, the midpoint of the discussion was around budget allocation.
Meaning
In geometry, the midpoint is the point that divides a line segment into two equal segments. It can also refer to the central point of a range or distance in various contexts.
Synonyms
- center
- median
- hub
- halfway point
