schwerpunkt

English

/ˈʃvɛɹpʊŋkt/, /ˈʃvɛəpʊŋkt/

noun
Definitions
  • main point, main target; point upon which the most effort is concentrated (e.g. during an attack)

Etymology

Borrowed from German Schwerpunkt (focal point, main focus, center of gravity).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Schwerpunkt

Gloss

focal point, main focus, center of gravity

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