obelize (Meaning)
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obelize (v. t.)
To designate with an obelus; to mark as doubtful or spirituous.
Synonyms & Antonyms of obelize
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obelize Sentence Examples
- Scholars have obelized the passage as a later addition to the text.
- The translator's annotations obelize words not found in the original manuscript.
- The editor obelized an entire paragraph as being spurious.
- The manuscript was riddled with obelized texts, indicating questionable authenticity.
- Ancient manuscripts may contain obelized passages for various reasons, such as missing content or disputed authorship.
- By obelizing the text, historians aim to maintain textual accuracy and integrity.
- Some obelized passages may later be reintegrated if their authenticity is verified.
- The practice of obelizing texts has been employed for centuries to preserve the original intentions of authors.
- When scholars encounter inconsistencies, they may obelize certain words or phrases for further scrutiny.
- An obelized passage is not necessarily false or erroneous, but rather requires additional examination.
FAQs About the word obelize
To designate with an obelus; to mark as doubtful or spirituous.
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Scholars have obelized the passage as a later addition to the text.
The translator's annotations obelize words not found in the original manuscript.
The editor obelized an entire paragraph as being spurious.
The manuscript was riddled with obelized texts, indicating questionable authenticity.
