obeli Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒbɪlaɪ/
What Does Obeli Mean?
Obeli is a noun that means plural of obelus.
Obeli at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɒbɪlaɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
Obeli Definition (Noun)
- plural of obelus
Noun
- A symbol resembling a horizontal line (–), sometimes together with one or two dots (for example, ⨪ or ÷), which was used in ancient manuscripts and texts to mark a word or passage as doubtful or spurious, or redundant; an obelisk.
- A dagger symbol (†), which is used in printed matter as a reference mark to refer the reader to a footnote, marginal note, etc.; beside a person's name to indicate that the person is deceased; or beside a date to indicate that it is a person's death date; an obelisk.
Synonyms of Obeli
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Word Forms & Grammar
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Origin of Obeli
From Middle English obeli, oboli, oboly,[1] from Late Latin obeli, from Ancient Greek ὀβελοί (obeloí).
How Do You Say Obeli?
The standard pronunciation of obeli is //ˈɒbɪlaɪ//, spoken in 1 syllable.