inverted circumflex

C1Typography

(technical, academic)A diacritic mark created by rotating a circumflex (ˆ) 180°, also known as a háček or caron.

Example

• In Czech, the letter 'č' uses an inverted circumflex to indicate a change in pronunciation.
• The háček in the word 'široký' modifies the pronunciation of the letter 's'.

C2Phonology

(historical)A term formerly used to describe a dipping tone in phonology.

B2Informal Usage

(informal)A casual reference to the háček diacritic, shaped like a small 'v'.

Example

• When texting, she referred to the háček as an inverted circumflex.