smooth breathing

smooth breath·ing

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Definitions of smooth breathing words

noun smooth breathing a symbol (') used in the writing of Greek to indicate that the initial vowel over which it is placed is unaspirated. 1
noun smooth breathing (in Greek) the sign (᾿) placed over an initial vowel, indicating that (in ancient Greek) it was not pronounced with an h 0
noun smooth breathing in written Greek, the mark (') placed over an initial vowel to show that in ancient Greek it was pronounced without a preceding (h) sound, or aspirate 0
noun smooth breathing the lack of aspiration thus indicated 0

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1740-50

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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