Standard Lemma guide

underdot

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

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noun

Meaning 1

A dot placed below a letter, as a diacritical mark.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • a with underdot = ạ

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From under- + dot.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: point souscrit — diacritical mark
  • Hungarian: alsó pont — diacritical mark
  • Punjabi: ਨੁਕਤਾ (nuktā) — diacritical mark
  • Vietnamese: dấu nặng — diacritical mark