flying point

noun

The interpunct, particularly as used in Catalan.

OriginCatalan punt volat →
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Meanings

nounflying point (plural flying points)

plural flying points

  1. The interpunct, particularly as used in Catalan.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see flying, point.

Origin

  1. Catalanpunt volat
  2. Englishflying point

Calque of Catalan punt volat.

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APA

flying point. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flying%20point

MLA

“flying point.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flying%20point. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “flying point,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/flying%20point.

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