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octothorp

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Definitions of octothorp word

  • noun octothorp Another term for the pound sign (). 1
  • noun octothorp a symbol that is used in printing, in mathematics and, commonly, on a telephone keypad; it consists of two horizontal lines, one above the other, with two diagonal lines, one beside the other, through them 0
  • noun octothorp Alternative spelling of octothorpe. 0

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Parts of speech for Octothorp

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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

octothorp popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

octothorp usage trend in Literature

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