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Definition of circumflex
1 : characterized by the pitch, quantity, or quality indicated by a circumflex
2 : marked with a circumflex
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Origin and Etymology of circumflex
Latin circumflexus, past participle of circumflectere to bend around, mark with a circumflex, from circum- + flectere to bend
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Definition of circumflex
: a mark ˆ, ⌢, or ˜ originally used in Greek over long vowels to indicate a rising-falling tone and in other languages to mark length, contraction, or a particular vowel quality
Recent Examples of circumflex from the Web
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There’s something about the circumflex over the a, the accent over the e, that adds a sense of mystique.
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First Known Use of circumflex
1609
CIRCUMFLEX Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of circumflex for English Language Learners
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: a mark ˆ used in some languages (such as French) to show how a vowel should be pronounced
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playMedical Definition of circumflex
of nerves and blood vessels : bending around
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