Phrase guide

point mass

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A theoretical point with mass assigned to it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: classical mechanics

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noun

Meaning 2

A probability distribution with unity probability mass at one specific outcome, and zero probability mass everywhere else.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: mathematics, sciences, statistics

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Czech: hmotný bod — theoretical point with mass assigned to it
  • Finnish: massapiste — theoretical point with mass assigned to it
  • Greek: υλικό σημείο (ylikó simeío) — theoretical point with mass assigned to it
  • Romanian: punct material — theoretical point with mass assigned to it
  • Swedish: punktmassa — theoretical point with mass assigned to it