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Noun dieresis has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebDieresisDescription:Dieresis, also known as diaeresis, is a diacritical mark (¨) often written over a vowel to indicate that it should be pronounced separately from the preceding vowel, rather than forming a diphthong. It is used in certain languages, especially in poetry, to represent the individual pronunciation of the two adjacent vowels. Examples:Noun - Linguistics:The word "naïve" includes a dieresis on the letter "i", indicating that it should be pronounced as a separate vowel sound. Noun - Artistic Representation:The painter used a dieresis in the title of the artwork to create a sense of ambiguity and evoke different interpretations. Noun - Typography:In typography, a dieresis is a specific symbol used to enhance legibility and separate letters in certain typefaces. Related products: | ||||
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