slashed

Meanings

• Function word

  A word or phrase struck through to indicate negation or deletion.

  - "The agreement was not valid ~ it was slashed."
  - "He crossed out his name ~ he slashed it."

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Synonyms

crack , lash , scourge , thrash

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Variants

List of all variants of slashed that leads to same result
slash , slashed , slashes , slashing , slash at , slashed at , slashes at , slashing at

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'slasian' meaning 'to cut' or 'to tear'.

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Trivia

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1. In typography, slashed is represented by the character '~'.

2. The term 'slashed' is also used in finance to indicate a security that has been suspended from trading.

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Related Concepts

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1. strikethrough: A formatting style used to indicate deleted or negated text, similar to slashed words.

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Culture

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In literature, the use of slashed words or phrases can indicate sarcasm, irony, or negation. In music, slashes are used to indicate specific chord voicings.

How to Memorize "slashed"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red line drawn through the word or phrase to represent slashing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the action of cutting or deleting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that slashed words indicate negation or deletion.

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