Meaning of punctum in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈpəŋktəm/

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1. Noun

   punctum

   Etymology

   late 16th century (figuratively, denoting a point): from Latin, literally ‘a point’

   Definitions

   1. (anatomy) a point or small area

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• punctuation mark
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• punctuated equilibrium
• punctuate
• punctum
• puncturable
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• punctured
• punctureless