subinitial

/sʌbˈɪnɪtəl/ or /sʌbˈɪniːtəl/

Definitions

1. noun

A note or mark that precedes an initial, especially in a manuscript or printed text.

“The subinitial in the ancient manuscript helped the reader to understand the meaning of the text.”

Synonyms

  • initial
  • preface

Antonyms

  • terminal