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- US Pronunciation
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- UK Pronunciation
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- [as-tuh-risk]
- /ˈæs tə rɪsk/
- /ˈæs.tər.ɪsk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [as-tuh-risk]
- /ˈæs tə rɪsk/
Definitions of asterisk word
- countable noun asterisk An asterisk is the sign *. It is used especially to indicate that there is further information about something in another part of the text. 3
- noun asterisk a star-shaped character (*) used in printing or writing to indicate a cross-reference to a footnote, an omission, etc 3
- noun asterisk (in historical linguistics) this sign used to indicate an unattested reconstructed form 3
- noun asterisk (in descriptive linguistics) this sign used to indicate that an expression is ungrammatical or in some other way unacceptable 3
- verb asterisk to mark with an asterisk 3
- noun asterisk a starlike sign (*) used in printing to indicate footnote references, omissions, etc. 3
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Origin of asterisk
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin asteriscus < Greek asterískos, diminutive of astḗr star
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Parts of speech for Asterisk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
asterisk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
asterisk usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for asterisk
noun asterisk
- bullet — A bullet is a small piece of metal with a pointed or rounded end, which is fired out of a gun.
- dagger — A dagger is a weapon like a knife with two sharp edges.
- ditto — the aforesaid; the above; the same (used in accounts, lists, etc., to avoid repetition). Symbol: ″. Abbreviation: do. Compare ditto mark.
- reference — pointer
- caret — a symbol (‸) used to indicate the place in written or printed matter at which something is to be inserted
verb asterisk
- identify — to recognize or establish as being a particular person or thing; verify the identity of: to identify handwriting; to identify the bearer of a check.
- label — a slip of paper, cloth, or other material, marked or inscribed, for attachment to something to indicate its manufacturer, nature, ownership, destination, etc.
- indicate — to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show: His hesitation really indicates his doubt about the venture.
- specify — to mention or name specifically or definitely; state in detail: He did not specify the amount needed.
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