nuqtai

Nuqtai is a transliteration of a term found in Persian, Urdu, and Arabic that derives from nuqta, meaning dot or point. In its adjectival form nuqtai (often written as nuqtā’i or nuqtayi) generally conveys “dot-based” or “point-related” and is used across several disciplines to describe objects or concepts involving points, dots, or markings.

In linguistics and typography, nuqtai describes marks and features that distinguish letters in scripts that use dots. For example, many Arabic, Persian, and Urdu letters are differentiated by the position and number of diacritic dots. Descriptions of these scripts may refer to nuqtai features when discussing letter shapes and orthography.

In mathematics and geometry, in languages that employ the term nuqtai, the word can be used to denote a point in a plane or space, analogous to the English term “point.” The use and form of the word can vary by language and grammatical context.

In literacy and rhetoric, phrases such as nuqtai nazar or nuqtai may be used to express a point of view or perspective, indicating a particular angle in a discussion. This reflects a broader symbolic use of dots and points to designate position or emphasis.

Because nuqtai is a transliterated term rather than a single standardized concept, its meaning depends on context and language. See also nuqta (dot), nuqtā (point), and nuqtayi (point-related).