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- [vur-gyool]
- /ˈvɜr gyul/
- /ˈvɜː.ɡjuːl/
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- [vur-gyool]
- /ˈvɜr gyul/
Definitions of virgule word
- noun virgule a short oblique stroke (/) between two words indicating that whichever is appropriate may be chosen to complete the sense of the text in which they occur: The defendant and his/her attorney must appear in court. 1
- noun virgule a dividing line, as in dates, fractions, a run-in passage of poetry to show verse division, etc.: 3/21/27; “Sweetest love, I do not go/For weariness of thee.” (John Donne) 1
- noun virgule a short oblique stroke (/) used in computing; a forward slash. 1
- noun virgule a short diagonal line (/) used between two words to show either is applicable (and/or), in dates or fractions (3/8), to express “per” (feet/second), etc.; slash 0
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Origin of virgule
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French virgule comma, little rod < Latin virgula; see virgulate
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Parts of speech for Virgule
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
virgule popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
virgule usage trend in Literature
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