Halant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Halant is a noun meaning A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel.
Meaning
A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel.
More Meanings
- A sign which serves the same purpose in any writing system.
- (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
Depending on context, synonyms include virama.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include virama, anusvara, sukun, diaeresis, hasant, diacritical.
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