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DIACRITICAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does diacritical mean?
• DIACRITICAL (adjective)
The adjective DIACRITICAL has 1 sense:
1. capable of distinguishing
Familiarity information: DIACRITICAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of distinguishing
Synonyms:
diacritic; diacritical
Context example:
the diacritic elements in culture
Similar:
discriminating (showing or indicating careful judgment and discernment especially in matters of taste)
Derivation:
diacritic (a mark added to a letter to indicate a special pronunciation)
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