Acutograve

/ˌækjuːtoʊˈɡreɪv/ noun

Definition

In linguistics and typography, a diacritical mark or accent combining the acute accent and grave accent, used in certain languages.

Etymology

From Latin 'acutus' (acute accent, sharp) and 'gravis' (grave accent, heavy), a technical term combining two accent marks used in linguistic notation.

Kelly Says

Some languages need combinations of accent marks to show how words are pronounced—the acutograve is a single combined mark that linguists use to avoid stacking multiple symbols.

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