What is another word for caret?

Pronunciation: [kˈaɹət] (IPA)

A caret, also known as a hat or a circumflex, is a small, inverted v-shaped symbol (^) that is used to indicate the insertion of a letter or word in a text. It is also used to mark the location where a correction or addition is necessary. The caret can be described using several synonyms, such as accent, diacritical mark, superscript, and up arrow. In programming and code editing, the caret is sometimes referred to as a cursor. Regardless of the term used, caret remains an essential symbol in writing and editing that helps writers and editors to convey meaning and clarify text where needed.

Synonyms for Caret:

What are the hypernyms for Caret?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Caret?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for caret (as nouns)

    • communication
      mark.

Usage examples for Caret

U with an umlaut is U, A with a caret above it is A, and so on.
"Correspondence of Wagner and Liszt, Volume 1"
Francis Hueffer (translator)
Lucius est piscis rex et tyrannus aquarum A quo discordat Lucius iste parum Deuorat hic hom homines, his piscibus insidiatur Esurit hic semper hic aliquando satur Amborum vitam si laus aquata notaret Plus rationis habet qui ratione caret.
"The Arte of English Poesie"
George Puttenham
Carne a carne, as Mr. Twemlow said, when his wife was inclined to be masterful-a derivation confirmed by the family motto, "Carne non caret carne."
"Springhaven A Tale of the Great War"
R. D. Blackmore

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