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Meaning of "flashpoint" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FLASHPOINT

flashpoint  [ˈflæʃpɔɪnt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FLASHPOINT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Flashpoint is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FLASHPOINT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Flashpoint

Flashpoint or flash point commonly refer to: ▪ Flash point, the lowest temperature at which a given liquid will ignite ▪ Flashpoint, an area or dispute likely to develop into war Flashpoint or flash point may also refer to...

Definition of flashpoint in the English dictionary

The first definition of flashpoint in the dictionary is something that causes violence or conflict to flare up. Other definition of flashpoint is a critical moment beyond which a situation will inevitably erupt into violence. Flashpoint is also the lowest temperature at which the vapour above a liquid can be ignited in air.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FLASHPOINT


adjoint
ˈædˌdʒɔɪnt
appoint
əˈpɔɪnt
ballpoint
ˈbɔːlˌpɔɪnt
breakpoint
ˈbreɪkˌpɔɪnt
checkpoint
ˈtʃɛkˌpɔɪnt
conjoint
kənˈdʒɔɪnt
counterpoint
ˈkaʊntəˌpɔɪnt
disappoint
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt
disjoint
dɪsˈdʒɔɪnt
gunpoint
ˈɡʌnˌpɔɪnt
joint
dʒɔɪnt
midpoint
ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt
needlepoint
ˈniːdəlˌpɔɪnt
pinpoint
ˈpɪnˌpɔɪnt
point
pɔɪnt
pointe
pɔɪnt
points
pɔɪnt
standpoint
ˈstændˌpɔɪnt
viewpoint
ˈvjuːˌpɔɪnt
waypoint
ˈweɪˌpɔɪnt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FLASHPOINT

flashbang
flashboard
flashbulb
flashbulb memory
flashcube
flasher
flashforward
flashier
flashiest
flashily
flashiness
flashing
flashing point
flashlamp
flashlight
flashmobbing
flashover
flashpacker
flashtube
flashy

WORDS THAT END LIKE FLASHPOINT

access point
at knife-point
beside the point
boiling point
cut-off point
dew point
focal point
high point
melting point
out of joint
pick-up point
power point
price point
starting point
talking point
tipping point
to the point
try for a point
turning point
up to a point
vantage point

Synonyms and antonyms of flashpoint in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «flashpoint» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FLASHPOINT

Find out the translation of flashpoint to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of flashpoint from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «flashpoint» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

闪点
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

punto de inflamación
570 millions of speakers

English

flashpoint
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चरम बिंदु
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اشتعال
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

температура вспышки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ponto de inflamação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

point d´éclair
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Titik kilat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Flammpunkt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

引火点
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

인화점
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Flashpoint
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

điểm nóng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பரவிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फ्लॅशपॉइंट
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

alevlenme noktası
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

punto di infiammabilità
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

temperatura zapłonu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

температура спалаху
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

punct de aprindere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ανάφλεξης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

flitspunt
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

flampunkt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

flammepunkt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of flashpoint

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FLASHPOINT»

The term «flashpoint» is quite widely used and occupies the 30.509 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FLASHPOINT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about flashpoint

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FLASHPOINT»

Discover the use of flashpoint in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to flashpoint and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Flashpoint
Flashpoint is Biblical Cyberpunk set in the year 2036 and is the story of an alternative future where patriotism meets tyranny, the Patriot Act waxes Stalin-esque and the violence of terrorism has united the world. 2036 is the time of a ...
Frank Creed, 2007
2
Flashpoint
After Carlotta Carlyle helps burglar-proof the apartment of an old woman, who is promptly murdered, the redheaded private detective is plunged into a murderous maelstrom of real-estate tycoons and entertainment big-shots. “One of the best ...
Linda Barnes, 2008
3
Flashpoint
A full throttle adventure teamed with heated emotion, Flashpoint proves that Suzanne Brockmann can spin suspense unlike any other author working today. From the Hardcover edition.
Suzanne Brockmann, 2004
4
Starcraft II: Flashpoint
After she is restored to her human form by an ancient relic wielded by Jim Raynor, a still-formidable Sarah Kerrigan unites zerg broods throughout the Koprulu sector in what is revealed to be a menacing new agenda.
Christie Golden, 2013
5
Flashpoint
Will Dylan is an electoral favourite ¿ intelligent, sharp and good-looking, he is the government¿s new golden boy.
Michael Gilbert, 2009
6
Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid-Fire Business Growth
JK Harris, founder of JK Harris & Company, the world's fastest growing and largest tax representation firm, invites you to sit shotgun on an invigorating ride from zero to the top.
JK. Harris, 2010
7
Flashpoint
With his first major case, fire-cop-in-training Matt Clark finally has the chance to shed his image as the Clark family's goofy youngest son.
Stephanie Newton, 2010
8
Flashpoint: World War III
Offering a terrifying, but very possible scenario of a world on the edge of disaster, this work suggests that World War III has become a real threat.
Andrew Murray, 1997
9
Flashpoint
Zach Thomas risks his life battling flames every day.
Jill Shalvis, 2008
10
Flashpoint
The gripping story moves among the ""little people"" of the town-a fishmonger and a florist-as well as the big people in the shape of a powerful, ambitious emporium owner and a borough surveyor.
John Russell Fearn, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FLASHPOINT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term flashpoint is used in the context of the following news items.
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Omar Sharif, a shapeshifter on screen, was a trailblazer and a …
At a moment when onscreen diversity remains a pressing topic, Sharif was both a trailblazer and, in some cases, a flashpoint. After all, some of ... «Los Angeles Times, Jul 15»
2
Orange Order chiefs and senior loyalists asked to marshal flashpoint
Orange Order chiefs and senior loyalists are being asked to marshal flashpoint parades on Monday in a bid to ease tensions, it has emerged. «Belfast Live, Jul 15»
3
Talks open to preserve Kanesatake pine grove that was flashpoint
Twenty-five years after a dispute over Kanesatake's pine grove became the flashpoint for the Oka Crisis, it's still possible for non-aboriginals to ... «Montreal Gazette, Jul 15»
4
'Astronaut Wives Club' SPOILER: 'Flashpoint' Civil Rights Effort …
(Photo : ABC Television) "The Astronaut Wives Club" ep. 5 "Flashpoint" showcases the civil rights movement as the Astro wives move forward ... «Fashion & Style, Jul 15»
5
Gardai's new focus on five flashpoint areas in the north inner city
Gardai have had great success in the implementation of a new policing plan which has led to an increase in garda patrols and checkpoints in ... «Herald, Jul 15»
6
Greece a flashpoint for Europe?
Greece's No vote has been closely watched around Europe, particularly in Spain where banks needed a bailout in 2012. David Pollard looks at ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
7
Flashpoint: 3 and Out with Devin Scillian
Flashpoint: 3 and Out with Devin Scillian. Published On: Jul 05 2015 10:36:42 AM EDT Updated On: Jul 05 2015 10:48:48 AM EDT. Small Text; Medium Text ... «WDIV Detroit, Jul 15»
8
Flashpoint: New road plan, same-sex marriage impact on church
This week's episode of Flashpoint started with a discussion about the new plan to fix Michigan's roads, which includes a 15 cent per gallon tax ... «WDIV Detroit, Jul 15»
9
Flashpoint: Impact of same-sex marriage ruling on churches
Flashpoint: Impact of same-sex marriage ruling on churches. Published On: Jul 05 2015 10:47:22 AM EDT Updated On: Jul 05 2015 10:48:36 AM EDT. «WDIV Detroit, Jul 15»
10
Flashpoint? New Black Panthers to Confront KKK at South Carolina …
The Black Educators for Justice, a group affiliated with the New Black Panther Party, is now planning a rally on the same day that the KKK plans ... «Sputnik International, Jul 15»

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