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Low-Point

/ˈloʊ pɔɪnt/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The lowest or most unfavorable point in a situation or condition.

    "After losing the championship, the team experienced a low-point in their season."
  2. 2

    A moment of significant difficulty or distress.

    "Her low-point came when she lost her job unexpectedly."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'low-point' is a compound word formed from 'low', derived from Old English 'lōw', meaning 'not high', and 'point', from Latin 'punctum', meaning 'a small dot or mark'. The combination reflects a figurative sense of a low or negative state in various contexts, evolving in usage since the 20th century.

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