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Noun — The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.

How to use asterisk

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put an asterisk on marked with an asterisk

Etymology

From Late Latin asteriscus, "little star," from Greek asterískos, a diminutive of astḗr ("star").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “asterisk” mean?

The word “asterisk” means the star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception. In plain terms, the little star symbol (*) used to flag a footnote, exception, or qualification.

How do you pronounce “asterisk”?

“Asterisk” is pronounced AS-tuh-rihsk (/ˈæstəˌɹɪsk/ in IPA).

How do you use “asterisk” in a sentence?

Here is “asterisk” used in a sentence: “The price came with an asterisk pointing to the terms and conditions.”

What part of speech is “asterisk”?

Depending on how it is used, “asterisk” can be a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “asterisk” come from?

The word “asterisk” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin asteriscus, "little star," from Greek asterískos, a diminutive of astḗr ("star").

How many meanings does “asterisk” have?

“Asterisk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.

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