Dutch

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Etymology

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From buigen (to bend) +‎ punt (point)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbœy̯xˌpʏnt/
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  • Hyphenation: buig‧punt

Noun

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buigpunt n (plural buigpunten, diminutive hoogtepuntje n)

  1. (mathematical analysis) point of inflection (point on a curve at which the sign of the curvature changes)