Virgule (Noun)
Meaning
A punctuation mark (/) used to separate related items of information.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The artist's work can be understood through the period/year 2000/2010 as one of growth and development.
- Her education CV listed several skills and qualifications separated by virgules, making it difficult to read.
- In some styles the titles were written using virgules instead of hyphens to set off specific sections of the manuscript.
- The list showed him as a musician/singer/songwriter and producer, making him essential for the record.
- The designer thought that using the virgule between words in headlines was an effective way to convey contrast.