Question

what is the meaning of obelus​

Answer 1

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An obelus is a term in typography for an historical mark that has resolved to three modern meanings: Division sign ÷ Dagger † Commercial minus sign ⁒ The word "obelus" comes from ὀβελός, the Ancient Greek word for a sharpened stick, spit, or pointed pillar. This is the same root as that of the word 'obelisk'. In mathematics, the first symbol is mainly used in Anglophone countries to represent the mathematical operation of division. In editing texts, the second symbol,

Answer 2

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Obelus has two meanings.

1.  A symbol (†) used as a reference mark in printed matter, or to indicate that a person is deceased.

2.  A mark (– or ÷) used in ancient manuscripts to mark a word or passage as spurious, corrupt or doubtful.