A diacritical mark (ˆ) placed over a vowel in the orthography or transliteration of many languages to change its pronunciation; while in some other languages over a consonant.
adj
1
Having a circumflex mark.
ê is e circumflex.
2
Curving around.
The circumflex coronary artery
verb
1
To mark or pronounce with a circumflex.
to circumflex a syllable
those words […]circumflexed on the last syllabe
2
To arch.
A venerable old man sitting in a chaire, with a severe aspect, wrinkled forehead, circumflex't eie-browes, great white curled beard.
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ê is e circumflex.
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The circumflex coronary artery
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to circumflex a syllable
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those words […]circumflexed on the last syllabe
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A venerable old man sitting in a chaire, with a severe aspect, wrinkled forehead, circumflex't eie-browes, great white curled beard.
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People that don't put a circumflex accent on "râler" piss me off.
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Usage Notes
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In some senses, circumflex is marked as obsolete. Watch for register when choosing this word.