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точка — meaning in English: dot
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point
эпизод
epizod
бонус
bonus
точка
tochka
коттедж
kottedzh
классификация
klassifikatsiya
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neutral
common
Usage
Native speakers often use the word 'точка' when discussing digital or artistic contexts, such as in graphic design or typography. For instance, a designer might say, 'Добавь точку на картинку' ('Add a dot to the image'), or in mathematics, where it refers to a point on a graph.
Synonyms & nuances
'Точка' specifically refers to a dot or point, often in a visual or mathematical sense, whereas 'пункт' refers more to a point in a list or a section of a document. You would choose 'точка' when discussing precise locations or marks, while 'пункт' would be better suited for enumerating items.
Culture
'Точка' has roots in the Old Slavic word 'тъка', which means 'to weave.' This connection symbolizes the idea of points coming together to form a larger picture, much like weaving threads into fabric. Interestingly, 'точка' is also used in Russian idioms, such as 'поставить точку' ('to put a dot'), meaning to finalize or conclude a discussion.
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