Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ae
Noun
/eɪ/
Definition
A digraph used in various languages, referring to a single vowel sound.
Examples
- In the word ‘aesthetic’, the ‘ae’ creates a distinct vowel sound.
- Aeolian refers to processes related to wind.
- In the Middle Ages, ‘ae’ was often used in various Latin words.
Meaning
In some contexts, ‘ae’ represents a specific sound or a combination of sounds in words, often seen in loanwords or names.
Synonyms
- Aeonic
- Anæmic
- Aero
