What does virgula mean?
Virgula means (zoology) A small, thin, straight growth, particularly:.
Virgula
/ˈvəːɡjʊlə/ · noun
Meaning
(zoology) A small, thin, straight growth, particularly:.
Definitions by Sense
- (zoology) A small, thin, straight growth, particularly:
- (obsolete) A divining or dowsing rod.
- (rare) Any small rod.
- (typography, rare) Synonym of virgule: a punctuation mark.
- (music, obsolete) Synonym of stem: the tail of a note.
- (music, historical, obsolete) Synonym of virga: one of the neumes of medieval musical notation.
Example Sentences
A Point with a Virgula, call'd a Semicolon.
The full stop or, instead, a virgula, i.e. a short slanting strike (/) is used... to mark the end of a sentence or of a portion of a sentence followed by a pause.
Synonyms for virgula
Antonyms for virgula
Related Words
Word Forms
- virgulas
- virgulae
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for virgula?
Common synonyms include stick, virgule, stem, virga.
What is the opposite of virgula?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use virgula in a sentence?
A Point with a Virgula, call'd a Semicolon.
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