Meaning

A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel..

Definitions by Sense

1. A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel.
2. A sign which serves the same purpose in any writing system.
3. (computing) A character which binds consonants into a conjunct or some other form of visual combination which is prototypically a visual indication that the first consonant does not have an implicit vowel

Example Sentences

a Devanagari example: क (ka) + ् = क् (k)

Word Forms

• halants
• halanta

Synonyms for halant

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When Should You Use Halant?

Use halant when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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