a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
Used in a Sentence
cedilla
How to use cedilla in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for cedilla.
Editorial note
I just want to point out that the title uses a letter which doesn't exist in any language: t with a cedilla.
Examples7
Definitions1
Parts of speech1
Quick take
a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of cedilla gathered in one view.
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for cedilla.
noun
a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
Example sentences
I just want to point out that the title uses a letter which doesn't exist in any language: t with a cedilla.
In particular, it appears that I was wrong; a cedilla is not derived from an "s", but rather a "z".
I know almost no one who actually types the accented e, let alone the c with the cedilla.
Well, that thing on the bottom is called a cedilla, and in Unicode you can attach a cedilla to anything.
It was my understanding that the cedilla was originally a small "s" drawn under the "c", to show that it is to be pronounced like an "s".
The rule is to write Ç with cedilla even when capitalized, but from what I gather French keyboards make it inconvenient, so people often neglect it.
However, according to this article, Albanian pronounces "s" much the way English does, but the c-cedilla is like English "ch".
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use cedilla in a sentence?
I just want to point out that the title uses a letter which doesn't exist in any language: t with a cedilla.
What does cedilla mean?
a diacritical mark (,) placed below the letter c to indicate that it is pronounced as an s
What part of speech is cedilla?
cedilla is commonly used as noun.