obelize

[ ob-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, ob·e·lized, ob·e·liz·ing.

1. to mark (a word or passage) with an obelus.

obelize

/ ˈɒbɪˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to mark (a word or passage) with an obelus

Other Words From

• obe·lism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of obelize¹

1605–15; < Greek obelízein, equivalent to obel ( ós ) obelus + -izein -ize

Word History and Origins

Origin of obelize¹

C17: from Greek obelizein