Circumpunct

Quick meaning: Circumpunct is a noun meaning A symbol consisting of a point or dot surrounded by a circle (ʘ).

Meaning

A symbol consisting of a point or dot surrounded by a circle (ʘ).

Example Sentences

In the next scene, you see a person spring from the third circumpunct, as we are the third and final aspect of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit.

Blandon chuckled to himself as he thought about how few people would know this resembled the circumpunct, a symbol with important meaning for ancient Egyptian religion, Eastern philosophy and the Kabbalah.

Its antiquity being surpassed only by its profundity, the circumpunct's exceeding simplicity has caused it to be the beneficiary of myriad interpretations - some quite recondite and others – to channel Albert Pike - so laughable that they actually warrant applause.

Word Forms

• circumpuncts

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include punctus, interpunct, circumfix, punctation, ring, caret.

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