apostrophic

Meanings

• Function word

  The use of an apostrophe to indicate the omission of one or more letters or digits, or to show possession or a contraction.

  - "It's raining. The band's name is The Rolling Stones."

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Variants

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apostrophic , apostrophe , apostrophes

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Etymology

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From the Greek word apostrophē, meaning 'turning away' or 'addressing,' because the apostrophe is used to mark a departure from the normal sequence of letters in a word.

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Trivia

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1. The apostrophe was first used in English in the 1500s.

2. The word 'apostrophe' can also refer to a figure of speech in which a speaker addresses an inanimate object or an absent person.

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Related Concepts

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1. Possessive pronouns: Words like mine, yours, his, hers, its, our, and their that show ownership or relationship to a noun.

2. Contractions: Words formed by combining two or more words, such as don't, can't, and it's.

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Culture

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The apostrophe is a common punctuation mark in the English language, and its use can be found in various forms of literature, art, and music. In literature, it is used to indicate possession, contractions, and omissions. In art, it is used symbolically to represent a turning point or a departure. In music, it is used in titles and lyrics.

How to Memorize "apostrophic"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an 's' that is turned sideways to represent the apostrophe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the apostrophe with possession or contraction.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember: 'Possessives start with an apostrophe and an s,' or 'Apostrophes show omissions or contractions.'

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