It's derived from the Greek word "ἀπόστροφη" (apóstrophē), which means "turning away" or "turning aside." This refers to the way the mark is used to indicate a missing letter or sound in a word.
It's derived from the Greek word "ἀπόστροφη" (apóstrophē), which means "turning away" or "turning aside." This refers to the way the mark is used to indicate a missing letter or sound in a word.