asterisk
Translation
asterisk, star symbol
Examples
Put an asterisk next to the correct answer.
Put an asterisk next to the correct answer.
The word was marked with an asterisk.
The word was marked with an asterisk.
Grammar Patterns
an asterisk a star-shaped symbol (*) An asterisk often indicates a footnote.
Similar Words
Synonyms: star, starlet
Etymology
From Greek 'asteriskos', meaning 'little star', which comes from 'aster' (star).
Memory Tips
The shape of an asterisk (*) looks like a little star. The root 'aster' means star.