CIRCUMFLEX
(noun, verb, adj.)Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Circumflex.
How to pronounce circumflex:
US
Circumflex - as a noun
A diacritical mark (^) placed above a vowel in some languages to indicate a special phonetic quality
Circumflex - as a verb
To mark or pronounce with a circumflex.
Example: "To circumflex a syllable"
Circumflex - as an adjective
Having a circumflex mark.
Example: "Ê is e circumflex."
Curving around.
Example: "The circumflex coronary artery"
Example Sentences
"The circumflex is a diacritic used in French to indicate a change in pronunciation."
"In Ancient Greek, the circumflex was used to mark a long vowel."
"The word 'hôtel' in French is spelled with a circumflex over the 'o'."
"The circumflex can also be found in certain Portuguese words, such as 'ênfase'."
"In mathematics, the circumflex can be used to denote vector notation."
Word Game Points
Is CIRCUMFLEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, circumflex is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CIRCUMFLEX has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is CIRCUMFLEX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, circumflex is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCIRCUMFLEX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 31.
Is CIRCUMFLEX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, circumflex is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCIRCUMFLEX has a WORDFEUD points total of 25.
