punctum delens
The "punctum delens" is a diacritical mark used to correct errors or indicate pronunciation changes in specific scripts.
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Definition
C2Text Correction
(technical, academic)A dot placed above a letter to show it is a copying error and should be ignored.
Example
- The scribe used a punctum delens to mark the mistaken letter in the manuscript.
C2Irish Gaelic Script
(technical, academic)A dot placed above a consonant to indicate that the consonant is softened in pronunciation.
Example
- In Gaelic script, a punctum delens above the consonant changes its sound.
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