Ampersand: meaning, definitions and examples
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ampersand
[ หรฆmpษrsรฆnd ]
symbol usage
The ampersand is a logogram representing the word 'and'. It is used in various contexts, such as in names, business titles, and in writing to connote addition or togetherness. The symbol dates back to the 1st century and is often used for stylistic flair in design and typography. Its design is traditionally a combination of the letters 'E' and 'T' from the Latin word 'et'.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Tom & Jerry
- Johnson & Johnson
- Rock & Roll
- Salt & Pepper
Translations
Translations of the word "ampersand" in other languages:
๐ต๐น e comercial
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคกเคฐเคธเคเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Ampersand
๐ฎ๐ฉ dan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะผะฟะตััะฐะฝะด
๐ต๐ฑ ampersand
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใณใใตใณใ
๐ซ๐ท esperluette
๐ช๐ธ ampersand
๐น๐ท ve
๐ฐ๐ท ์คํผ์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูุงู ุฉ ุงูุนุทู
๐จ๐ฟ ampersand
๐ธ๐ฐ ampersand
๐จ๐ณ ๅ็ฌฆๅท
๐ธ๐ฎ ampersand
๐ฎ๐ธ og
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถำะฝะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ vษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ampersand
Etymology
The ampersand symbol originated in the 1st century AD when the scribes began to combine the letters 'E' and 'T' of the Latin word 'et' which means 'and'. Over time, this combination evolved into a single character. The name 'ampersand' is derived from the phrase 'and per se and', which was used to distinguish it as a letter in the English alphabet. The symbol gained popularity in English and was used in various types of writing, including legal, commercial, and literary works. By the 19th century, it became a common typographical character, especially in headings and titles. Despite advancements in digital typography, the ampersand remains a favorite among graphic designers for its aesthetic charm and versatility in representing partnerships and relationships.