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() 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.
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∙ 7y ago
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∙ 7y agoThat name comes from the Greek asteriskos- means small star.
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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.
Should footnotes with an asterisk have a space after the asterisk?
no i don't think so
What is the antonym for asterisk?
There is none. An antonym is an opposite. "Asterisk" is a thing, not a description, so it has no opposites.
The name of the symbol that looks like a star?
The symbol that looks like a star is called an asterisk. It looks like this *.
A Sentence for asterisk?
All punctuation is before the asterisk.For example:This is a life-time warranty.* *Warranty does not protect against acts of war, internal uprising, domestic unrest, natural disasters, or acts of God.
What is the star shaped symbol on a keyboard or keypad called?
An asterisk. asterisk In language it's an asterisk ... but to a programmer it's called a "splat".
What is the symbol above the eight called?
It is called as asterisk or star. From the Greek word asteriskos- meaning small star.
What is the star called on a keypad?
An Asterisk This, right: "*"?
What is a starlike sign that starts with an A called?
Asterisk.
What is a star shaped symbol called in printing?
Asterisk
What is the name of a symbol that looks like a star?
its called a asterisk
Which symbols represent the wildcard characters in Access?
The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.The asterisk * character.
What is the symbol called on the number 8 key on a typewriter?
Is is an asterisk, often called 'star'.
What is a star shaped mark used for printing and writing?
This is called an asterisk.
What is a star-shape mark used for printing and writing?
This is called an asterisk.
How do you spell the name of the star on a PC keyboard?
That symbol is called an asterisk (*).
How do ou spell asterisk?
Asterisk
