pointe Meaning & Definition
/pwæ̃t/
What Does Pointe Mean?
As a noun, pointe means The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.
Pointe in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //pwæ̃t// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | pointes |
Pointe Definition (Noun)
- The tip of the toe; a ballet position executed with the tip of the toe.
Noun
- Obsolete form of point.
Synonyms of Pointe
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Pointe synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Pointe
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Pointe in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
pointe (countable and uncountable, plural pointes)
pointe (plural pointes)
Words That Rhyme With Pointe
pointjointpinpointviewpointappointcounterpointfocal pointstandpointturning pointdisjointboiling pointflash pointdisappointbreaking pointstarting pointcase in pointanointcritical pointmidpointankle jointstrong pointendpointshoulder jointflashpointknee jointlimit pointweak pointterminal pointknifepointset point
Origin of Pointe
From French pointe (“point, tip”). Doublet of point, ponto, puncto, punctum, punt, and punto.
Pointe Pronunciation
Pointe is pronounced //pwæ̃t// and has 1 syllable.