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Meaning of dead key | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A special modifier key on a typewriter or computer keyboard, typically used to attach a specific diacritic to another character.

Equivalents

Deutsch Tottaste

Français touche morte

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

dead language dead leaf dead leg dead letter dead letter office dead level