diacritic
/daɪ.əkˈrɪtɪk/Definitions
1. noun
A mark added to a letter in some languages to indicate a change in pronunciation.
“The diacritic in the umlaut helped to change the meaning of the German word.”
2. verb
To mark or indicate a change in pronunciation with a diacritic mark.
“The linguist diacritized the text to show the nuances of the language.”
3. adjective
Of or relating to diacritic marks or the use of diacritic marks.
“The diacritic font was used to create an authentic representation of the ancient text.”