Eckpunkt
derNouncorner point; key point; milestone
English translations
- 01
cornerstone
- 02
key point
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Punkt, an dem zwei oder mehr Linien oder Kanten zusammenkommen; ein wichtiger Punkt.
- English meaning
- Vertex
- Synonym
- Ecke
- German example
- Der Eckpunkt des Dreiecks ist der höchste Punkt.
- English example
- The vertex of the triangle is the highest point.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Eckpunkt
- Plural Form
- die Eckpunkte
Related words
- Eckpunktepapier
Framework paper
- Umkugel
A circumsphere is a sphere that can be drawn around a geometric object such that all vertices of the object lie on the surface of the sphere.
- Eckwert
Vertex
Example sentences with “Eckpunkt”
Das sind die Eckpunkte unseres Plans. (These are the key points of our plan.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Eckpunkt' used metaphorically?
Yes, it is very commonly used to denote the main pillars or essential points of a concept. It is masculine (der Eckpunkt).