Etymology:
The word "cedilla" comes from the Spanish word "cedilla," which is derived from the Latin word "cedula," meaning "small note."
Meaning:
A cedilla is a diacritic mark used in the spelling of some languages, typically below the letter "c." It indicates that the letter should be pronounced as /s/ before an "a," "o," or "u," as opposed to the more common /k/ sound.
Origin:
The cedilla originated in Medieval Spain during the 9th century. It was originally used as a small hook added to the letter "c" in the word "cabra" (goat) to indicate that it should be pronounced /θ/. The hook resembled the shape of a small comma, and over time, it evolved into the modern cedilla.
The cedilla was later adopted into other languages, such as French and Portuguese. In French, it is used to indicate the /s/ sound before "a," "o," or "u." In Portuguese, it is used similarly, but it can also be used to indicate a palatalized /s/.
Use:
The cedilla is used in a variety of languages, including:
It is also used in some transliterations of other languages, such as Arabic, Persian, and Urdu.
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