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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)
derived from the Greek word krinein, κρίνω (to separate)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *krei-

Date

The earliest known usage of diacritic in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

diacritical

Cognates

Dutch diacritisch, French diacritique, German diakritisch

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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