diesis
Definition
Noun: 1. A typographical character: A diesis is a character (†) used in printing and typesetting to indicate a cross-reference or a footnote. It is also commonly called a "dagger" or an "obelisk."
Usage
The diesis is used as a secondary footnote marker, typically appearing after the asterisk (*). It is placed directly after the word or phrase it references within the main text. The corresponding footnote or reference is then marked with the same symbol at the bottom of the page or in an endnotes section.
Examples
- In a sentence: The study's methodology¹ has been widely debated, and its primary data source² remains confidential.
- In a footnote section: ¹ See Appendix A for a detailed breakdown. ² As reported by the anonymous informant†.
Advanced Usage
- Double Dagger (‡): When a third footnote on the same page is required, a double dagger (‡) is used, making the diesis part of a standard sequence: asterisk (*), dagger (†), double dagger (‡).
- In Academic Writing: The diesis is often used to denote the year of death of a person (e.g., Christopher Marlowe†1593) or to indicate a cross-reference to another section within the same work.
Variants and Related Words
- Dagger: The most common synonym for "diesis" in general usage.
- Obelisk: A less common, more historical term for the same symbol.
- Double Dagger (‡): Also called a "diesis" in some contexts, but more precisely termed a "double obelisk."
Synonyms
- Dagger
- Obelisk (archaic/technical)
- Reference mark
Related Symbols
- Asterisk (*): The primary symbol for a footnote.
- Section sign (§): Often used to reference a numbered section of a document.
- Paragraph sign (¶): Used to reference a specific paragraph.
Noun
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a character used in printing to indicate a cross reference or footnote
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