# midpoint

/ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt/ (US) · /mˈɪdpɔɪnt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/midpoint
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the point that is exactly halfway between two other points. You use this to describe the middle of a line or the middle of a period of time.

For teachers: the point that divides a line segment or an interval into two equal parts. Often used to describe the central position in a sequence or the halfway point in a journey.

## Examples

- The midpoint of the line is exactly here.
- We reached the midpoint of our three-day hike just as the sun began to set.
- The architect calculated the midpoint of the building's facade to ensure the central window aligned perfectly with the garden's axis.

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