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Italicized: meaning, definitions and examples

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italicized

 

[ ษชหˆtรฆlษชหŒzaษชzd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

text formatting

Italicized text is a style of type in which the letters are slanted to the right. This formatting can be used to emphasize certain words or phrases within a text. Italics are often used for titles of books, movies, or works of art, as well as for foreign words and phrases. In digital typography, users can create italicized text using specific keyboard shortcuts or formatting tools within word processors.

Synonyms

cursive, oblique, slanted

Examples of usage

  • The title of the book was italicized.
  • You should italicize this phrase for emphasis.
  • In the essay, I italicized the important terms.

Translations

Translations of the word "italicized" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น itรกlico

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเคฟเคฐเค›เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kursiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ italik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒั€ัะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kursywa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใ‚ฟใƒชใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท italique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cursiva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท italik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ดํƒค๋ฆญ์ฒด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kurzรญva

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kurzรญva

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ–œไฝ“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kursiva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรกleifa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะปะฑะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ™แƒšแƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ italik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cursiva

Etymology

The word 'italic' originates from the Latin term 'italicus', which means 'of Italy'. The style was named after the Italic typefaces that were first developed in the 15th century by Italian printers. It was inspired by the handwriting of Italian scribes, which featured a cursive and flowing style. The first known example of italic type was created by Aldus Manutius in 1501 and was primarily used for texts that required emphasis. Over time, italicized text became a staple in typographical conventions across various languages, particularly in printed materials and literature. The use of italics has evolved, and in modern digital formats, italics are easily produced, contributing to their widespread application in academic writing, articles, and online content.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,735, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.