Meaning & use

starting point

noun·Everyday

The place, idea, or moment from which something begins or is developed further.

See it in a sentence

The old census records were a useful starting point for her family research.

His sketch became the starting point for the final architectural design.

A note on using this word

Starting point works for both literal locations, like a race, and abstract beginnings, like an argument.

Words with a similar meaning

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Words with an opposite meaning

endpoint

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