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point vs element

element vs point

point and element both are nouns.

point is a verb but element is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
point Yes No Yes No
element Yes No No No
As nouns, element is a hypernym of point; that is, element is a word with a broader meaning than point:
  • point: a geometric element that has position but no extension
  • element: an abstract part of something
Other hypernyms of point include component, constituent, factor, ingredient.
point (noun) element (noun)
sharp end an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system
a wall socket an abstract part of something
the gun muzzle's direction the most favorable environment for a plant or animal
a contact in the distributor; as the rotor turns its projecting arm contacts them and current flows to the spark plugs a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone
the property of a shape that tapers to a sharp tip the situation in which you are happiest and most effective
an outstanding characteristic any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
a distinguishing or individuating characteristic one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe
a geometric element that has position but no extension
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
the object of an activity
a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations
a brief version of the essential meaning of something
a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
the dot at the left of a decimal fraction
the precise location of something; a spatially limited location
a promontory extending out into a large body of water
one percent of the total principal of a loan; it is paid at the time the loan is made and is independent of the interest on the loan
a linear unit used to measure the size of type; approximately 1/72 inch
the unit of counting in scoring a game or contest
any of 32 horizontal directions indicated on the card of a compass
a style in speech or writing that arrests attention and has a penetrating or convincing quality or effect
a V shape
a very small circular shape
a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
an instant of time
point (verb) element (verb)
give a point to
repair the joints of bricks
indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
indicate the presence of (game) by standing and pointing with the muzzle
be a signal for or a symptom of
direct into a position for use
be positionable in a specified manner
intend (something) to move towards a certain goal
mark with diacritics
mark (a psalm text) to indicate the points at which the music changes
mark (Hebrew words) with diacritics
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
sail close to the wind
be oriented
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