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.”

Synonyms

  • accent mark
  • diaeresis

Antonyms

  • plain letter