ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hypodiastole

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˌhaɪpədaɪˈæstəli/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hypodiastole is a noun meaning A mark ⟨⸒⟩ in late Classical and Byzantine Greek used as a form of interpunct to show two words should be read separately in situations where they might otherwise be confused with an identically spelled single word.

Meaning

A mark ⟨⸒⟩ in late Classical and Byzantine Greek used as a form of interpunct to show two words should be read separately in situations where they might otherwise be confused with an identically spelled single word.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hypodiastole

Depending on context, synonyms include diastole.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include diacritical, diaeresis, breve, circumflex, underdot, breathing.

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