punctum noun3 •A sharp tip of any part of the anatomy; a point or other small area.Thus, from what has been stated, we see that neither the white puncta nor the minute white branchwork of lines were ever tubular. — 1861 •A detail in a photograph that captures the viewer's attention and evokes an emotional response or personal connection beyond the intended subject. •A neume representing a single tone. formspuncta · punctae · punctums