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punctum

Noun

1. a small point or dot, especially as a mark in writing or printing

Example sentence: The professor stressed the importance of placing a punctum at the end of each sentence.

2. in photography, the point at which the eye is immediately drawn into the composition

Example sentence: The photographer strategically placed a red umbrella in the frame to create a punctum that grabs the viewer's attention.

Verb

1. to pierce, perforate, or make a hole in something

Example sentence: With a steady hand, the tailor carefully punctured the fabric to sew the button in place.

Participial adjective

1. punctured; having a small hole or perforation

Example sentence: The bicycle tire was completely punctum after hitting a sharp object on the road.

Latin Phrase

"sui generis punctum," which translates to "a unique point"

Example sentence: The artist's latest masterpiece is truly sui generis punctum; it cannot be compared to anything else.