diesis
9.9
A small mark ‡ used in printed text to show the third note at the bottom of a page
- noun
- /ˈdaɪəsɪs/
- Specialized
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diesis
- When citing sources, the diesis marks the third reference following the asterisk and dagger.
Examples
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In academic writing, a diesis is often used to indicate additional references for the reader.
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The editor added a diesis to clarify the footnote for further information.
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Simon's separation seems more illustrative of the Cashin diesis.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
9.9
A small mark used to show the third footnote on a page
is the same symbol but uses a different traditional name
8.9
A small mark that shows a third footnote in printed text after an asterisk and a dagger
is the same symbol but called by an alternative name
Surface Forms
Etymology
Diesis comes from an old Greek musical word diēsis meaning 'a small rise' or 'tiny step' in pitch. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a small extra mark: in printing a diesis is the double dagger sign ‡ used after the asterisk and dagger to mark another footnote. That's why a diesis marks the next or third reference on the page.
