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Zero copula — is a linguistic phenomenon whereby the subject is joined to the predicate without overt marking of this relationship (like the copula to be in English). One can distinguish languages that simply do not have a copula and languages that have a… … Wikipedia
Zero-width non-joiner — The zero width non joiner (ZWNJ) is a non printing character used in the computerization of writing systems that make use of ligatures. When placed between two characters that would otherwise be connected into a ligature, a ZWNJ causes them to be … Wikipedia
Vowel point — Point Point, n. [F. point, and probably also pointe, L. punctum, puncta, fr. pungere, punctum, to prick. See {Pungent}, and cf. {Puncto}, {Puncture}.] 1. That which pricks or pierces; the sharp end of anything, esp. the sharp end of a piercing… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
zero-grade — noun In Proto Indo European linguistics, a term used to describe an ablaut form of a root characterized by the absence of the basic ablauting vowel phonemes ,/e/ and ,/o/. is the zero grade of the meaning ‘to carry, bear’ … Wiktionary
zero grade — noun : the most reduced form of the weak ablaut grade in which the vowel disappears entirely … Useful english dictionary
Slashed zero — Not to be confused with Ø. Display of zero in three typefaces. From top to bottom: slashed zero, dotted zero, plain zero. The slashed zero is a representation of the number 0 (zero), with a slash through it. In character encoding terms, it is an… … Wikipedia
Vertical vowel system — refers to a system of vowels in a language which requires just one vowel dimension to phonemically distinguish vowels. Theoretically, rounding, frontness and backness, and vowel height could be used in one dimensional vowel systems; however,… … Wikipedia
indefinite vowel — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
natural vowel — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Neutral vowel — Neutral Neu tral, a. [L. neutralis, fr. neuter. See {Neuter}.] 1. Not engaged on either side; not taking part with or assisting either of two or more contending parties; neuter; indifferent. [1913 Webster] The heart can not possibly remain… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
