punctum

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin punctum

Noun[edit]

punctum (plural puncta)

  1. (anatomy) a sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area

Derived terms[edit]

Latin[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Neuter form of punctus, the perfect passive participle of pungō (“puncture”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

punctum (genitive punctī); n, second declension

  1. point
  2. puncture
  3. moment
  4. small portion

Inflection[edit]

Number Singular Plural
nominative punctum puncta
genitive punctī punctōrum
dative punctō punctīs
accusative punctum puncta
ablative punctō punctīs
vocative punctum puncta

Descendants[edit]

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