English · Question Words
at what point
/æt wɒt ˈpɔɪnt/
[/æt wɒt ˈpɔɪnt/]
when, at what stage
Advancedphrase
Definition
Used to ask at which moment or stage something happens.
Example
At what point did you realize you had taken the wrong train?
At what point did you realize you had taken the wrong train?
Etymology
A phrase using 'point' (Latin 'punctum', a prick, dot).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to ask about a specific moment or stage.