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Meaning of circumflex

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

circumflex

Pronunciation:/ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks//ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/

noun

Definitions

  1. A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.

    Synonyms:circumflex accent

verb

Definitions

  1. To mark or pronounce with a circumflex.

    Example: to circumflex a syllable

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having a circumflex mark.

    Example: ê is e circumflex.

  2. Curving around.

    Example: The circumflex coronary artery