Lexic.us

Definition of Asterisk

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

2. Verb. Mark with an asterisk. "Linguists star unacceptable sentences"

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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