circumflex
Pronunciation:
/ˈsɜː.kəmˌflɛks//ˈsɝ.kəmˌflɛks/noun
Definitions
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
To mark or pronounce with a circumflex.
Example: to circumflex a syllable
adjective
Definitions
Having a circumflex mark.
Example: ê is e circumflex.
Curving around.
Example: The circumflex coronary artery