asterisk
English
/ˈæstəɹɪsk/
noun
Definitions
- The symbol *.
- Something in the shape of or resembling the asterisk symbol.
- (sports) A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin asteriscus derived from Ancient Greek ἀστερίσκος (asterisk, a little star, used in manuscripts to mark passages, little star).
Origin
Ancient Greek
ἀστερίσκος
Gloss
asterisk, a little star, used in manuscripts to mark passages, little star
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- asteriskless English
- asteriscus Latin
- astérisque French
- астериск Russian
- asterisco Spanish, Castilian
- ἀστήρ Ancient Greek
- ἀστερίσκος Ancient Greek
- アスタリスク Japanese
- asterisc Catalan, Valencian
- astérisque Norman