tripunctal

/trɪˈpʌŋktəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having or relating to three punctuation marks or points.

“The tripunctal notation system was used in ancient manuscripts to separate paragraphs.”

2. noun

A punctuation mark or point, especially one of three used to indicate a pause in a sentence.

“The tripunctal at the end of the sentence helped readers understand the pause.”

Synonyms

  • triple-punctuated
  • tripunctuated

Antonyms

  • monopunctal