Definition of STANDPOINT

standpoint

Plural: standpoints

Noun

  • a mental position from which things are viewed
  • A point of view; a perspective.

Examples

  • Bathing once a month may save time, but from a cleanliness standpoint, it's not effective.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

point of view, stand, viewpoint

Scrabble Score: 13

standpoint: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
standpoint: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
standpoint: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

standpoint: valid Words With Friends Word