canolbwynt
Welsh
Etymology
From canol (“centre, middle”) + pwynt (“point”).
Noun
canolbwynt m (plural canolbwyntiau)
- focus, essence
- Synonym: ffocws
- centerpoint, focal point
Derived terms
- canolbwyntio (“to focus, to concentrate”)
- uwchganolbwynt (“epicentre”)
Mutation
| radical | soft | nasal | aspirate |
|---|---|---|---|
| canolbwynt | ganolbwynt | nghanolbwynt | chanolbwynt |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “canolbwynt”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies