endpoint

/ˈendˌpɔɪnt/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈendˌpɔɪnt/ (ame, ipa)

endpoint — noun

  • endpointsingular
  • endpointsplural

1. the point where an activity, plan, or period reaches its final stage, or the res

1.名詞B2
釋義

the point where an activity, plan, or period reaches its final stage, or the result someone is trying to get to after working toward it.

例句

For Isabela, the endpoint of the training plan was running a full marathon.

endpoint of [plan] = final goal

The talks finally reached an endpoint when both sides signed the water deal.

reach an endpoint = process comes to a close

同義詞
  • goal

    focuses more strongly on something you hope to achieve

  • destination

    usually refers to the place you arrive at after travelling

  • outcome

    emphasises the final result more than the stopping point itself

反義詞

文法句型

the endpoint of + [process]

reach an endpoint

a clear endpoint

用法筆記

Often used for plans, journeys, talks, and long processes. The noun after of usually shows whether the meaning is a literal finishing point or a goal someone hopes to reach.

常見錯誤

❌The endpoint of the meeting was to discuss prices.
✅The purpose of the meeting was to discuss prices.
💡endpoint names the final result or goal reached, not the reason for starting something.
❌The train endpointed at Taipei Main Station.
✅The train ended at Taipei Main Station.
💡endpoint is a noun, not a verb.

2. one of the two outer points that show where a line segment stops.

2.名詞C1
釋義

one of the two outer points that show where a line segment stops.

例句

In geometry class, Zola marked each endpoint of the blue line with a dot.

endpoint of a line segment

The diagram shows one endpoint at A and the other at B.

one endpoint ... the other ...

同義詞
  • end point

    a common spaced variant of the same mathematical term

  • terminal point

    more formal and technical in mathematical writing

文法句型

endpoint of + [line segment]

one endpoint ... the other ...

between two endpoints

用法筆記

Used mainly in geometry and technical diagrams. Unlike sense 1, this sense names a fixed point on a drawn or measured line, not the goal of a process.

常見錯誤

❌The circle has two endpoints.
✅The line segment has two endpoints.
💡circles do not have endpoints, but line segments and rays do.
❌Measure from the endpoint to the endpoint of the triangle.
✅Measure between the two endpoints of the line segment.
💡endpoint is used for the ends of a line, not for every corner of a shape.