smooth breathing

smooth breathing
a symbol (') used in the writing of Greek to indicate that the initial vowel over which it is placed is unaspirated. Cf. rough breathing.
[1740-50]

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  • smooth breathing — /smuð ˈbriðɪŋ/ (say smoohdh breedhing) noun 1. the pronunciation in Ancient Greek of an initial vowel without a preceding aspirate. 2. a diacritic ( ) placed over some initial vowels in written Ancient Greek to show that they are begun in this… …  

  • smooth breathing — noun Etymology: translation of Late Latin spiritus lenis 1. : a mark placed over some initial vowels in Greek to show that they are not aspirated (as in ά̕γειν pronounced ˈägān) 2. : the absence of aspiration as indicated by the mark called also… …   Useful english dictionary

  • smooth breathing — noun Date: circa 1888 1. a mark placed over some initial vowels in Greek to show that they are not aspirated (as in ἐκεî pronounced e ˈkā) 2. the absence of aspiration indicated by a mark …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Breathing — Breath ing, n. 1. Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air. [1913 Webster] Subject to a difficulty of breathing. Melmoth. [1913 Webster] 2. Air in gentle motion. [1913 Webster] 3. Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; as, the… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Breathing place — Breathing Breath ing, n. 1. Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air. [1913 Webster] Subject to a difficulty of breathing. Melmoth. [1913 Webster] 2. Air in gentle motion. [1913 Webster] 3. Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Breathing time — Breathing Breath ing, n. 1. Respiration; the act of inhaling and exhaling air. [1913 Webster] Subject to a difficulty of breathing. Melmoth. [1913 Webster] 2. Air in gentle motion. [1913 Webster] 3. Any gentle influence or operation; inspiration; …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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