zwaartepunt

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Dutch

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Etymology

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From zwaarte +‎ punt.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzʋaːr.təˌpʏnt/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: zwaar‧te‧punt

Noun

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zwaartepunt n (plural zwaartepunten, diminutive zwaartepuntje n)

  1. (physics) center of mass
  2. (geometry) centroid
  3. (meteorology) eye of the storm
  4. (figurative) focus, center of gravity

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: swaartepunt
  • → West Frisian: swiertepunt (calque)
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