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Obelisk: meaning, definitions and examples

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obelisk

 

[ หˆษ’bษ™lษชsk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

monumental architecture

An obelisk is a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument which ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top. Historically, obelisks were often erected in pairs at the entrances of temples.

Synonyms

monument, pillar, shaft

Examples of usage

  • The ancient Egyptians built obelisks to honor their pharaohs.
  • The Washington Monument in Washington D.C. is a famous obelisk.
Context #2 | Noun

printing

In printing, an obelisk is a symbol consisting of a short horizontal line with a dot above and below, used to mark references or footnotes.

Synonyms

dagger, reference mark

Examples of usage

  • The obelisk is commonly used in academic writing to indicate a footnote or reference.

Translations

Translations of the word "obelisk" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น obelisco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค“เคฌเคฟเคฒเคฟเคธเฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Obelisk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Obelisk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตะปั–ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ obelisk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ชใƒ™ใƒชใ‚นใ‚ฏ (oberisuku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท obรฉlisque

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ obelisco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท obelisk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ค๋ฒจ๋ฆฌ์Šคํฌ (obeliseukeu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obelisk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obelisk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–นๅฐ–็ข‘ (fฤngjiฤnbฤ“i)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obelisk

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ obeliskur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพะฑะตะปะธัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ˜ (obeliski)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obelisk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ obelisco

Etymology

The word 'obelisk' originated from the Greek word 'obeliskos', meaning 'small spit' or 'skewer'. Obelisks were originally created by the ancient Egyptians as sacred monuments and symbols of the sun god Ra. Over time, obelisks became popular architectural features in various cultures and civilizations, symbolizing power, stability, and eternity.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,687, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.