Meaning of punctus elevatus | Babel Free
ˌpʌŋktəs ɛləˈvɑːtəsDefinitions
A medieval punctuation mark indicating a medium-length pause (approximately ⸵).
Examples
“The punctus elevatus after consecuto ('followed') not only distinguishes more sharply between the present⟳ state of revelation and the historical process⟳ by which it was achieved but emphasizes the relationship between them as one of cause and-effect.”
“[…]manuscript punctuation has a punctus elevatus after the interjections and a punctus interrogativus at the end⟳ of the sentence.”
“The point⟳ and punctus elevatus are used within the sentence.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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