Synonyms for italic


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-tal-ik, ahy-tal-
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈtæl ɪk, aɪˈtæl-


Définition of italic

Origin :
  • 1610s (adj.), 1670s (n.) "italic type," from Latin italicus "Italian" (see Italian); so called because it was introduced in 1501 by Aldus Manutius, printer of Venice (who also gave his name to Aldine), and first used in an edition of Virgil dedicated to Italy. Earlier (1570s) the word was used for the plain, sloping style of handwriting, as opposed to Gothic. Related: Italics.
  • As in typeface : noun printing font
Example sentences :
  • Where a word has to be changed to Italic, draw a line under it, and write Ital.
  • Extract from : « "Stops" » by Paul Allardyce
  • The italic form of parenthesis is objectionable in book work.
  • Extract from : « Punctuation » by Frederick W. Hamilton
  • Distinction is sought for the word in italic and not for the parenthesis enclosing the word.
  • Extract from : « Punctuation » by Frederick W. Hamilton
  • The italic was also noticeable for its beauty and regularity.
  • Extract from : « A Short History of English Printing, 1476-1898 » by Henry R. Plomer
  • A primer of information about the history and uses of italic letters.
  • Extract from : « The Uses of Italic » by Frederick W. Hamilton
  • There are many instances of non-English words which are not in italic.
  • Extract from : « The Life and Letters of Lafcadio Hearn, Volume 2 » by Elizabeth Bisland
  • They now corresponded to the post-classical Italic dialects.
  • Extract from : « Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 4 » by Various
  • This was changed to italic to match the rest of the text's usage.
  • Extract from : « Animal Intelligence » by George J. Romanes
  • (b) Latin, collated with cognate Italic dialects, and syntax.
  • Extract from : « Cambridge » by Mildred Anna Rosalie Tuker
  • The main facts as to the Celtic and Italic dialects are not in dispute.
  • Extract from : « The Bronze Age and the Celtic World » by Harold Peake

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