noun Uncommon

Virgil

VURD-zhihl

Virgil (noun) means Another name for the forward slash symbol ( / ), especially in printing and typesetting contexts. Example: “The style guide called for a virgil between the alternative dates, as in "7/8.”

noun

Another name for the forward slash symbol ( / ), especially in printing and typesetting contexts.

"The style guide called for a virgil between the alternative dates, as in "7/8.""

How to use Virgil

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA less common name for the slash character (/).

Easily confused with

slash → solidus →

Word forms

virgils plural

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The style guide called for a _____ between the alternative dates, as in "7/8."

Etymology

From Middle English Vyrgyle, from Latin Virgilius, from the Roman clan name Vergilius, from Etruscan and of unknown meaning.

Origin: Middle English

Synonyms

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Vergil

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Virgil” mean?

The word “Virgil” means another name for the forward slash symbol ( / ), especially in printing and typesetting contexts. In plain terms, a less common name for the slash character (/).

How do you pronounce “Virgil”?

“Virgil” is pronounced VURD-zhihl (/ˈvɝdʒɪl/ in IPA).

What part of speech is “Virgil”?

“Virgil” is a noun.

Is “Virgil” a common word?

“Virgil” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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