obelus
/ˈɑbələs/
noun
- A symbol (†) used in printed texts to indicate a footnote or reference, or to mark a person as dead.
- The obelus next to his name showed that he had passed away.
- In the ancient manuscript, an obelus marked a questionable passage.
- The editor placed an obelus after the word to direct readers to the footnote.
- A division sign (÷) used in mathematics.
- In the equation, the obelus separates the dividend from the divisor.
- The teacher wrote an obelus between the numbers to show division.
- On the calculator, the obelus key is used for dividing one number by another.
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