ampersand
/ˈæm.pə(ɹ).sænd/
Meanings
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Symbol
A symbol & representing the conjunction 'and' in writing.
- "In a list: apples, oranges & bananas."
- "In mathematics: 3 + 2 & 1 = 6"
Pronunciation
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Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=641910"
Synonyms
epershand
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ampersandband , hand
Variants
List of all variants of ampersand that leads to same resultampersand , ampersands
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The term 'ampersand' is derived from the Latin word 'et', which means 'and'. The '&' symbol was added to the end of the word to represent the conjunction.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The ampersand symbol was once used in the OED (Oxford English Dictionary) as a placeholder for 'and' in the alphabetical list of words.
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The ampersand symbol is sometimes referred to as 'per se and' or 'and per se'
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The ampersand symbol was used as a logo for the British Telecom company from 1982 to 1991.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Conjunction: A word that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.The ampersand symbol has been used in various forms of art and design, particularly in logos and typography. It is also commonly used in formal documents and legal contracts to represent the conjunction 'and'.
How to Memorize "ampersand"
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visualize
- Visualize the '&' symbol as representing the word 'and'. For example, imagine the letters 'A' and 'N' forming the shape of the '&' symbol.
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associate
- Associate the word 'ampersand' with the word 'and'. For example, remember that 'ampersand' is just a fancy way of writing 'and'.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'And Performs Something Amazing' to remember the meaning of the ampersand symbol.
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