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A mark like a six-pointed star which looks like this: *
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What origin does the word asterisk come from?
Asterisk is dervied from the greek word "asteri", which means star. That is why the asterisk is star shaped.
What part of speech is the word asterisk?
The word asterisk is a noun. It is the name of the symbol. The symbol itself (*) is just that, a symbol.
Why is an asterisk called an asterisk?
() is not an asterisk. It is a pair of rounded brackets called parentheses. An asterisk is this symbol *.Asterisk comes from the Latin word "asteriscus" and and the Ancient Greek word "asteriskos" which means "little star". It is called this because an asterisk resembles a typical star.
If you saw a word with an asterisk what would you expect to see at the bottom of the page?
Another asterisk with added information.
Asterisk before or after word or phrase?
Before.
How many syllables are there in the word asterisk?
Three.
How do you use asterisk in a sentence?
The asterisk symbol is generally used in sentences to indicate that more on the subject can be found elsewhere on the page or in the work, or as a place-marker for missing letters. An example of the word asterisk used in a sentence would be: I saw an asterisk next to the last word in the paragraph, but I couldn't find the accompanying footnote.
What eight letter word ends with K?
asterisk
What word means a star-shaped mark?
Asterisk
What is another word for star symbol on a keyboard?
An asterisk.
What word means a star shape mark?
Asterisk
What is the symbol above the eight called?
It is called as asterisk or star. From the Greek word asteriskos- meaning small star.
