punctum.
A sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area.
Meaning & usage
A sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area.
A neume representing a single tone.
Where this word comes from
From Latin pūnctum. Doublet of point, pointe, ponto, puncto, punt, and punto.
A detail in a photograph that captures the viewer's attention and evokes an emotional response or personal connection beyond the intended subject.
Where this word comes from
Coined in 1980 by French literary theorist Roland Barthes in his book Camera Lucida.
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