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obelize

[ ob-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ob·e·lized, ob·e·liz·ing.
  1. to mark (a word or passage) with an obelus.

obelize

/ ˈɒbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

  1. tr to mark (a word or passage) with an obelus

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Other Words From

  • obe·lism noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obelize1

1605–15; < Greek obelízein, equivalent to obel ( ós ) obelus + -izein -ize

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Word History and Origins

Origin of obelize1

C17: from Greek obelizein

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