standpoint

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
13
Words With Friends
16
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/ˈstændpɔɪnt/

Definition of standpoint

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A point of view; a perspective.
    “Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective.”
    “Plus, early in a career, bands are typically winging it from a creative standpoint; after awhile, acts figure out what they’re doing right (or wrong), and are more deliberate about songcraft and execution.”
    “From the standpoint of traditional Chinese culture, it is believed that mind and body are the same and diseases stem from wicked thoughts or energy, while kind thoughts and positive energy will bring blessings and healing to a person.”

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Etymology

From stand + point, a calque of German Standpunkt. Similar constructions used in other languages, such as Japanese 立場 (tachiba, literally “standing place”).

Words you can make from standpoint

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8-letter words

3 words

7-letter words

17 words

6-letter words

46 words

5-letter words

85 words

4-letter words

48 words

Hooks

1 extension · 1 back

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