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Etymology of the French word diacritique

the French word diacritique
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 diacritique in French dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in other languages

Romanian diacritic

Cognates

Dutch diacritisch, English diacritic, German diakritisch



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