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Rareiota subscript
The correct spelling is iota subscript.
How to pronounce iota subscript
noun
Say it like: Iot-a s-ubs-cri-pt
The correct spelling is iota subscript. A small iota written below an alpha, eta or omega – e.g. in ᾠδή – representing a vocalic offglide that was pronounced in early Ancient Greek, but later became silent; invented i…
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Definition
noun
- 1.A small iota written below an alpha, eta or omega – e.g. in ᾠδή – representing a vocalic offglide that was pronounced in early Ancient Greek, but later became silent; invented in the Middle Ages in order to mark those vowels which would originally have had such an offglide.
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