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Digamma

Definition

Digamma, represented by the uppercase Ϝ and lowercase ϝ, is a letter that was used in the ancient Greek alphabet to represent the sound /w/.

Usage as a Noun

1. Sense 1: In linguistics, digamma is an obsolete letter that was once used in Greek but ultimately fell out of use.

Sample Sentence: During the 8th century BC, digamma was commonly used in ancient Greek texts.

Usage as an Adjective

1. Sense 1: Digamma-shaped objects or patterns have a similar shape to the letter Ϝ.

Sample Sentence: The ancient vase featured a beautiful digamma pattern along its rim.

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