punctum

Etymology 1
From. .

Noun

 * 1)  A sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area.
 * 2)  A neume representing a single tone.
 * 1)  A neume representing a single tone.

Etymology 2
Coined in 1980 by French literary theorist Roland Barthes in his book Camera Lucida.

Noun

 * 1)  A detail in a photograph that captures the viewer's attention and evokes an emotional response or personal connection beyond the intended subject.

Noun

 * 1) field of vision

Etymology
Neuter form of, the perfect passive participle of.

Noun

 * 1)  point
 * 2) puncture
 * 3) moment
 * 4) small portion
 * 5) an affirmative vote, suffrage, ballot
 * 6)  applause, approbation
 * 1)  applause, approbation

Descendants

 * Asturian: