Meaning of the word circumflex in English
What does circumflex mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
circumflex
US /ˈsɝː.kəm.fleks/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəm.fleks/
Noun
1.
a mark (^) used over a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality, such as length, stress, or a different vowel sound.
Example:
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In French, the word 'forêt' has a circumflex over the 'e'.
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The circumflex is often used to indicate a lost letter in the historical development of a word.
Verb
1.
to mark with a circumflex.
Example:
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You need to circumflex the 'o' in 'hôtel' when writing in French.
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The editor decided to circumflex the vowel to indicate its historical origin.
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