Symbol Character guide

~

character · symbol · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

Sound

Pronunciation

Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.

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1

character

Meaning 1

Written on a letter, usually a vowel, in place of an omitted n or m.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: diacritic, obsolete

Examples

  • cõtempt — contempt

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

symbol

Meaning 2

Approximately.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, obsolete

Topics: mathematics, sciences

Examples

  • She brought ~10 shirts for a two-day trip.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

symbol

Meaning 3

Indicating joy, elation, excitement, or a playful tone.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, obsolete

Examples

  • Awesome~ I hope you enjoy your trip!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

(indicating emotion): Perhaps borrowed from Japanese ~, 〜, 〰, emphatic form of ー (long vowel mark).