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strongpoint

strongpoint

4.1
A thing a person or team does especially well
  • noun
  • /ˈstrɔŋˌpɔɪnt/
translation icon : punto fuerte
  • The team's strongpoint is their excellent communication during high-pressure situations.

Examples

  • Her strongpoint is public speaking.

  • Her ability to solve complex problems is definitely her strongpoint at work.

  • Public speaking has never been his strongpoint, but he is working to improve.

  • Mathematics is his strongpoint.

  • Her ability to communicate effectively is his strongest strongpoint in the workplace.

  • The athlete's speed and agility are his major strongpoints on the field.

  • Understanding complex theories is a strongpoint for that student in her science classes.

Synonyms

strength
vsstrongpoint
336 2.8

A skill or quality someone has that helps them do well

names being skilled in an area rather than a single personal quality
specialty
vsstrongpoint
  • US
205 4.3

An area of work or study that someone knows a lot about

applies to personal ability in any context rather than a formal field
prowess
vsstrongpoint
52 6.1

Great skill in an activity like music or sport, often after practice

describes being effective across an area rather than showing high intensity
strong suit
vsstrongpoint
  • Informal
30 4.4

A skill or area that a person is very good at

covers being effective in that area rather than simply having ability
forte
vsstrongpoint
22 5.7

A skill or activity someone is very good at

refers to a wider area where one is skilled and effective
strong point
vsstrongpoint
19 3.4

Something a person does very well

is about being skilled in a particular area rather than overall trait

Antonyms

weakness
344 1.7

A fault in a person or thing that makes them less effective

How Skilled

specialty
  • US
205 4.3
strongpoint
4.1
skill
∞ 1.0
ability
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

strongpoint singular
strongpoints plural

Morphology

strongpoint = strong + point (transparent) = strong + point

The sense 'particular area of skill' follows directly from 'strong' + 'point' (a point where someone is strong), so learners can readily infer it from the components.

Etymology

Strongpoint comes from the simple joining of strong and point, where strong means 'powerful' and point means 'a particular spot or skill'. Think of it as the one spot where you are most powerful, your best skill. That's why a strongpoint is an area in which someone is especially skilled or effective.