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- [ob-uh-luh s]
- /ˈɒb ə ləs/
- /ˈɒ.bɪ.ləs/
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- [ob-uh-luh s]
- /ˈɒb ə ləs/
Definitions of obelus word
- noun plural obelus a mark (− or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to point out spurious, corrupt, doubtful, or superfluous words or passages. 1
- noun obelus A symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased. 1
- noun obelus a mark (— or ÷) used in editions of ancient documents to indicate spurious words or passages 0
- noun obelus a mark (- or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to indicate questionable passages or readings 0
- noun obelus dagger (sense 2) 0
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Origin of obelus
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin < Greek obelós spit, pointed pillar
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Parts of speech for Obelus
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
obelus popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
obelus usage trend in Literature
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