Etymology of the English word diacritic
the English word diacritic
derived from the Greek word diakritikos, διακριτικός
derived from the Greek word diakrinein, διακρίνω (to separate thoroughly; (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or (reflexively) hesitate; to separate thoroughly; (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate (by implication, decide), or hesitate)
