pointrepeatedly

Pointrepeatedly is a coined term used in discussions of interactive data visualization, computer graphics, and user interfaces to describe the action of indicating or selecting points in succession. The word is formed from the verb point and the adverb repeatedly, and it is often encountered in informal writing, prototypes, or documentation describing user interactions or iterative sampling processes.

Etymology and status: Pointrepeatedly appears to be a neologism rather than a term defined in formal dictionaries. It has been used primarily in online forums, code comments, and exploratory UI documentation to convey a specific interaction pattern: repeatedly focusing on or marking multiple points. Because it lacks standard definition across disciplines, its precise meaning can vary by context.

Definition and usage: As a verb, pointrepeatedly means to perform repeated pointing actions—such as clicking, tapping, or hovering at successive locations—to register a sequence of points. In data visualization or graphics workflows, this action may be used to define a polyline, polygon, or a set of sample points. As a noun, it can refer to the act itself or to a sequence of points obtained through this process.

Contexts and examples: In an interactive map, a user might pointrepeatedly to mark a route by selecting several waypoints. In a scripting or programming context, an algorithm might perform pointrepeatedly when it samples a curve at regular intervals to generate a discrete point cloud. The term is often contrasted with single-point selection or with automated, non-interactive sampling.

Related concepts: iterative sampling, multi-point selection, gesture-based input, user interaction design. The term remains informal; as such, its interpretation is guided by the specific project or community using it.