Underpoint

Quick meaning: Underpoint is a noun meaning A downward facing point on the underside.

Meaning

A downward facing point on the underside.

More Meanings

1. (music) The lowest intensity point of a diminuendo that is followed by an increase in volume and intensity.
2. The number of scored points below a specified criterion.
3. Something that calls attention to or emphasizes a particular conclusion within a topic of discussion.
4. Below the point (any sense)
5. To add a dot beneath a letter as a proofreading or diacritical mark.
6. To emphasize or call attention to a point within a discussion.
7. (masonry) To point the underside.

Example Sentences

I appreciate the comments by the distinguished Senator from Idaho. Mr. President, just a couple of more underpoints.

Every workman who filed the teeth had the model of a perfect tooth with him and was told to file the tooth to the shape of the underpoint of a man's little finger.

Since his dynamic changes follow the development of the intensity of the music, they often indicate the direction of emotional movement to the climax or underpoints.

In larger dimensions, recurrent formulas, articulation, and phrase structure become important, and it may be possible to abstract various general curve types by studying the location of peaks and underpoints.

Word Forms

• underpoints
• underpointing
• underpointed

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include underface, underportion, underpart, underspoke, underbelly, underside.

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