Word: pointed
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: poin
ted
Definition: That has a named, but otherwise arbitrary, point (called the basepoint) that remains unchanged during subsequent discussion and is kept track of during all operations.
Morphemes:
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A focus of conversation or consideration; the main idea.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture
Affix: -ed
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: As an extension of the above, when used along with an adjective preceding the noun, describes something that has an object of a particular quality.