digamma

/daɪˈɡæmə/

Meanings

noun

Letter of the Old Greek alphabet: Ϝ, ϝ

Examples :

"The professor explained that the digamma, representing a 'w' sound, disappeared from the standard Greek alphabet but is still studied in historical linguistics. "

Related Words

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

alphabet noun

/ˈæl.fə.bɛt/

The set of letters used when writing in a language.

"In the first year of school, pupils are taught to recite the alphabet."

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

historical noun

/hɪˈstɒɹɪkəl/ /hɪˈstɔːɹɪkəl/

A historical romance.

"The historical romance novel was a bestseller in the bookstore. "

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

linguistics noun

/liŋˈɡwɪstɪks/

The scientific study of language.

"My daughter is studying linguistics at university. "

greek noun

/ɡɹiːk/

An inhabitant, resident, or person of descent from Greece.

"My neighbor, Mr. Papadopoulos, is a Greek who moved to America twenty years ago. "

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

standard noun

/ˈstændəd/ /ˈstændəɹd/

A principle or example or measure used for comparison.

"The school's new uniform policy is the standard for all students. "

letter noun

/-ɾə(ɹ)/ /ˈlɛtə(ɹ)/ /-ɾɚ/

A symbol in an alphabet.

"There are twenty-six letters in the English alphabet."

sound adjective

/saʊnd/

Healthy.

"He was safe and sound."

disappeared verb

/dɪsəˈpiːɹd/ /dɪsəˈpɪəd/ /dɪsəˈpɪɹd/

To vanish.

"The cat was sleeping on the couch, but when I came back, it had disappeared. "