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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary
Point
Dear Everyone,
Could you let me know, please, if it’s true that “point” as a noun meaning figuratively the most important part of something (e.g. the point of one’s speech) is indeed familiar usage, not “normal”?
If it’s familiar, what word you would use instead to speak about the point of an inscription, an explanation, of examinations, etc., please? Thank you
Could you let me know, please, if it’s true that “point” as a noun meaning figuratively the most important part of something (e.g. the point of one’s speech) is indeed familiar usage, not “normal”?
If it’s familiar, what word you would use instead to speak about the point of an inscription, an explanation, of examinations, etc., please? Thank you
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"Point" is unremarkable in that sense. There are many words having to do with similar concepts—gist, import, ideas embodied in, burden, substance, and thrust, to name a few.
- "Point" is unremarkable in that sense.
- There are many words having to do with similar concepts—gist, import, ideas embodied in, burden, substance, and thrust, to name a few.
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"Point" is unremarkable in that sense. There are many words having to do with similar concepts—gist, import, ideas embodied in, burden, substance, and thrust, to name a few.
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Anonymoustrue that “point” ... is ... not “normal”?Not true. 'point' is quite normal.
What's the [point of / reason for / purpose for] [doing that / saying that / going there]?
I'm not sure that this is the exact shade of meaning you're interested in.
CJ
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Thank you very much, CalifJim!
Yes, I see, "point" can't be used to speak about the most important idea of an essay or an article then.
Yes, I see, "point" can't be used to speak about the most important idea of an essay or an article then.
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