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combining character

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A character that modifies the appearance of other characters (which are called base characters).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • You can display c with macron (c̄) by merging the combining character macron with the letter c.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: combining mark

Antonyms: none provided

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