Meaning & use
starting point
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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