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breve

/bɹiːv/

Meanings
noun
A semicircular diacritical mark (˘) placed above a vowel, commonly used to mark its quantity as short.

Examples :

"The dictionary entry showed the vowel "a" in the word "cat" with a breve above it (ă), indicating that the "a" should be pronounced with a short sound. "
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Related Words

Illustration individual

individual noun

/ˌɘndɘˈvɘd͡ʒɘl/ /ˌɪndəˈ-/

A person considered alone, rather than as belonging to a group of people.

"He is an unusual individual."

Illustration dictionary

dictionary noun

/ˈdɪkʃəˌnɛɹi/ /ˈdɪkʃ(ə)n(ə)ɹi/

A reference work with a list of words from one or more languages, normally ordered alphabetically, explaining each word's meaning, and sometimes containing information on its etymology, pronunciation, usage, translations, and other data.

"To understand the word "optimistic," I looked it up in the dictionary. "

Illustration demanding

demanding verb

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ /dəˈmændɪŋ/

To request forcefully.

"I demand to see the manager."

Illustration pronounced

pronounced verb

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/

To declare formally, officially or ceremoniously.

"I hereby pronounce you man and wife."

Illustration ornithologists

ornithologists noun

/ˌɔːrnɪˈθɑlədʒɪsts/ /ˌɔːrnəˈθɑlədʒɪsts/

A person who studies or practices ornithology.

"Ornithologists study birds to learn about their behavior, habitats, and migration patterns. "

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diacritical noun

/ˌdaɪəˈkrɪtɪkəl/ /ˌdaɪɪˈkrɪtɪkəl/

A diacritic (mark).

"The pronunciation guide used diacriticals to show us where to stress each syllable of the new word. "

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semicircular adjective

/ˌsemisɜːrkjələr/ /ˌsemisɜːrkjəlɚ/

In the shape of half of a circle or a semicircle.

"The teacher arranged the desks in a semicircular formation so everyone could see the presentation. "

Illustration commonly

commonly adverb

/ˈkɒmənli/ /ˈkɑmənli/

As a rule; frequently; usually

"People commonly eat breakfast before going to school. "

Illustration immediate

immediate adjective

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/ /ɪˈmi.di.ət/

Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

"Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link."

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indicating verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪŋ/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

Illustration indicated

indicated verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "