Phrase guide

punctus elevatus

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

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  • /ˌpʌŋktəs ɛləˈvɑːtəs/
  • /ˌpʌŋktəs ɛləˈveɪtəs/

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noun

Meaning 1

A medieval punctuation mark indicating a medium-length pause (approximately ⸵).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Medieval Latin pūnctus ēlevātus (literally “raised mark”).