˗

See also: −

˗ U+02D7, ˗ MODIFIER LETTER MINUS SIGN ← ˖ [U+02D6] Spacing Modifier Letters ˘ → [U+02D8]

the usual glyph for retraction (left) may have serifs (right) to distinguish it from an orthographic hyphen.

Translingual

Alternative forms

Glyph for retraction may have serifs to distinguish it from a hyphen

Symbol

˗

1. (IPA, dated, after a letter with a descender) retracted articulation.

Usage notes

More recently, the diacritic tends to be placed above the letter with a descender. See ⟨◌̠⟩.

Synonyms

• ⟨◌̠⟩

Antonyms

• ⟨˖⟩