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diacritical

/daɪ.əkˈrɪtɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does diacritical mean?

adjective

Marked by or relating to diacritical marks, such as accents or diacritical points. Used to describe something that is distinctive or characteristic.

Example

"The diacritical marks on the sign indicated that the store was open on Sundays."

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