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italics

i·tal·ic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ih-tal-ik, ahy-tal-]
    • /ɪˈtæl ɪk, aɪˈtæl-/
    • /ɪˈtæl.ɪks/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ih-tal-ik, ahy-tal-]
    • /ɪˈtæl ɪk, aɪˈtæl-/

Definitions of italics word

  • adjective italics designating or pertaining to a style of printing types in which the letters usually slope to the right, patterned upon a compact manuscript hand, and used for emphasis, to separate different kinds of information, etc.: These words are in italic type. 1
  • adjective italics (initial capital letter) of or relating to Italy, especially ancient Italy or its tribes. 1
  • noun italics Often, italics. italic type. 1
  • noun italics (initial capital letter) a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, including ancient Latin, Oscan, Umbrian, and modern Romance. 1
  • noun italics (typography, plural only) letters in an italic typeface. 1
  • noun plural italics handwriting: slanted style 1

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Origin of italics

First appearance:

before 1555
One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin Italicus < Greek Italikós, equivalent to Ital(ía) Italy + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Italics

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

italics popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

italics usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for italics

noun italics

  • fonts — Plural form of font.
  • agates — Plural form of agate.
  • cases — Plural form of case.
  • romans — a native, inhabitant, or citizen of ancient or modern Rome.

Antonyms for italics

adjective italics

  • romans — a native, inhabitant, or citizen of ancient or modern Rome.

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