Definition of Asterisk

1. Noun. A star-shaped character * used in printing.

Exact synonyms: Star
Generic synonyms: Character, Grapheme, Graphic Symbol
Derivative terms: Star

2. Verb. Mark with an asterisk. "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"
Exact synonyms: Star
Generic synonyms: Mark
Derivative terms: Star

Definition of Asterisk

1. n. The figure of a star, thus, &?;, used in printing and writing as a reference to a passage or note in the margin, to supply the omission of letters or words, or to mark a word or phrase as having a special character.

Definition of Asterisk

1. Noun. Symbol (*). ¹

2. Noun. (context: sports US) A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement. ¹

3. Noun. (biology) Alternate of Asteriscus. ¹

4. Verb. To mark with an asterisk symbol (*) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Asterisk

1. to mark with an asterisk (a star-shaped printing mark) [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asterisk

asterias
asteriated
asterid
asterid dicot family
asterid dicot genus
asteridea
asteridian
asterids
asterion
asteriosaponins
asteriotoxins
asterisc
asterisci
asteriscs
asteriscus
asterisk (current term)
asterisked
asterisking
asteriskless
asterisks
asterism
asterismal
asterisms
asterixis
astern
astern of
asternal
asteroid
asteroid belt

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