Word: watchpoint
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: watch
point
Definition: A debugging mechanism whereby execution is suspended every time a specified memory location is modified; or, any of various similar such mechanisms.
Morphemes:
Affix: watch
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A portable or wearable timepiece.
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To direct the central processing unit to seek information at a certain location in memory.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
PoS: Noun
Meaning: moment