Virama Definition

noun

A diacritic used in most writing systems of the Indian subcontinent to signify the lack of an inherent vowel.

Wiktionary
A sign which serves the same purpose in any writing system.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Virama

Noun

Singular:
virama
Plural:
viramas

Origin of Virama

  • From Sanskrit विराम (virāma, “to stop”)

    From Wiktionary

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