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iota adscript

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

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noun

Meaning 1

An iota ⟨ι⟩ which is the second component of a diphthong with a long vowel, written as a full- or reduced-size letter after the affected vowel rather than underneath it (as with the iota subscript).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Greek

Topics: communications, journalism, literature, media, orthography, publishing, writing

Examples

  • Coordinate term: iota subscript

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: iota adscrit — iota written beside a vowel letter
  • German: Iota adscriptum — iota written beside a vowel letter
  • Greek: προσγεγραμμένη (prosgegramméni) — iota written beside a vowel letter
  • Ancient Greek: προσγεγραμμένη (prosgegramménē) — iota written beside a vowel letter
  • Latin: iōta adscrīptum — iota written beside a vowel letter