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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel.

   "a Devanagari example: क (ka) + ् = क् (k)"

2. 2
   A sign which serves the same purpose in any writing system.

Synonyms

All synonyms

halanthalantkillerkillerpamudpodsukun

Example

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"a Devanagari example: क (ka) + ् = क् (k)"

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit विराम (virāma, “stop”).

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