View synonyms for diacritical

diacritical

[ dahy-uh-krit-i-kuhl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

diacritical

/ ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl /

First recorded in 1740–50; diacritic + -al ¹

Digital keyboards carry the special characters and diacritical marks you need.

The system of diacritical marks used is explained on the first page of the index.

Underlined letters indicate diacritical marks and special characters that may not be visible in all browsers.

Some diacritical marks and special characters may not be visible in all browsers.

Most of the diacritical marks are explained by the author in his introduction.

Diacritical marks are frequently missing either in the text or in captions.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse