Examples of 'obelus' in a sentence
Meaning of "obelus"
obelus (noun) - a symbol ÷ used in historical manuscripts to indicate a problematic passage or a division in text
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- 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.
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Of legionary Obelus to the rank of centurion in charge of my personal security.
I also want to announce the promotion of legionary Obelus to the rank of centurion.
And when Obelus says, for Tutatis you are Obelix.
I also want to announce the nomination of legionary Obelus to the rank of Centurion.
And when Obelus says, for Tutatis you are Obélix.
I think they called me Obelus.
And when Obelus says, for Tutatis you are Obelix " You become Obelix ;.
You are stupid . I think they called me Obelus.
I - believed that Obelus called me.
When Obelus says, for Tutatis you are Obélix, I become . to Obélix and not before.
According to Merriam-Webster, it 's technically an obelus.
And when Obelus says, for Tutatis you are Obélix . You become Obélix ; and not before.
You have lost, Obelus.
In LaTeX, the obelus is obtained by \ div.
