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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

punctum

/pʌŋktəm/ noun · British & US
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What does punctum mean?

noun

A point or mark, especially one that is significant or striking. In photography, a punctum is a detail in an image that draws the viewer's attention.

Example

"The artist's use of light and shadow created a punctum in the photograph that drew the viewer's eye to the subject's face."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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