asterisk

Meanings

• Symbol

  A symbol represented by an asterisk (*) used to indicate omitted letters or items in a text, or to represent a star or a celestial body.

  - "The word 'astronaut' comes from the Greek words 'astron' (star) and 'nautes' (sailor)."
  - "In mathematics, an asterisk (*) is used to represent multiplication."
  - "The constellation Orion is represented by an asterisk (*) in some star charts."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæstəɹɪsk/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762871"

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Variants

List of all variants of asterisk that leads to same result
asterisk , asteriskless , asterisks , asterisked , asterisking

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The asterisk symbol originated from the Latin word 'aster' meaning 'star'. It was first used in ancient Greece and Rome to represent a star in the night sky.

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Trivia

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1. The asterisk was first used in print in 1480 in the Nuremberg Chronicle.

2. The asterisk was originally used as a decorative element in manuscripts and was not used to indicate missing letters until the 18th century.

3. The asterisk is also known as the 'star symbol' or the 'obelus'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asterisk symbol: The asterisk symbol (*) is a character used in various contexts to represent a star, an asterisk, or an omitted item.

2. Footnote: A footnote is a note at the bottom of a page that provides additional information related to the text on the page.

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Culture

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The asterisk has been used in various cultural contexts, including in literature and art. In literature, the asterisk is often used to indicate a footnote or a missing letter in a word. In art, the asterisk is used as a decorative element or as a symbol of stardom and success.

How to Memorize "asterisk"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an asterisk, imagine a small star or a five-pointed star.
   - Draw an asterisk by making a small star and then adding four points extending from each corner of the star.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the asterisk with the number five, as it has five points.
   - Think of the asterisk as a symbol of stardom or success.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that an asterisk represents a star, so think of the word 'star' when you see an asterisk.
   - Use the phrase 'Asterisk Are Stars' to remember the meaning of the asterisk symbol.

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