Meaning & Definition of Fingertip in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: The very end of a finger, especially the part that is sensitive to touch.

  Example Sentence: She touched the painting gently with her fingertip.

• Definition: An area within easy reach of one's fingers.

  Example Sentence: He kept the tools within fingertip reach while working.

Etymology

Origin: The word derives from the combination of 'finger' and 'tip', where 'tip' refers to the extremity.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• at your fingertips: easily accessible or available.
• fingertip knowledge: knowledge or information that can be accessed very easily.
• under one's fingertip: within easy reach or control.

Translations

• Spanish: yema del dedo

• French: extrémité du doigt

• German: Spitze des Fingers

• Russian: кончик пальца

Related Words

• finger: A digit of the hand.

• tip: The pointed or rounded end of something.

Slang Meanings of fingertip

• Meaning: A quick touch or action.

  Example Sentence: Just give it a fingertip tap to activate.

• Meaning: To perform a task with great precision or care.

  Example Sentence: He fingertipped the delicate components to avoid breakage.