Stylus: meaning, definitions and examples

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stylus

 

[ หˆstสŒษชlษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

writing tool

A stylus is a small pen-shaped tool used for writing or drawing on touchscreens, tablets, or other electronic devices.

Synonyms

pen, pointer

Examples of usage

  • I use a stylus to take notes on my tablet.
  • The stylus helps me create more precise drawings on my phone.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

In botany, a stylus is the structure at the center of a flower's carpel that connects to the ovary.

Synonyms

carpel, pistil

Examples of usage

  • The stylus of the flower is long and slender.
  • The pollen travels down the stylus to reach the ovary.
Context #3 | Noun

architecture

In architecture, a stylus is a pointed instrument used for marking or measuring.

Synonyms

marker, pointed tool

Examples of usage

  • The architect used a stylus to make precise measurements on the blueprint.
  • The stylus left a fine line on the paper.

Translations

Translations of the word "stylus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estilete

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเคพเค‡เคฒเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stift

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ stilus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะธะปัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piรณro

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใ‚คใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท stylet

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lรกpiz รณptico

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalem

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šคํƒ€์ผ๋Ÿฌ์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู„ู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stylus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stylus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่งฆๆŽง็ฌ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pisalo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรญll

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะปะฐะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒšแƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stlus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lรกpiz รณptico

Etymology

The word 'stylus' has its origins in Latin, where it referred to a pointed instrument used for writing on wax tablets. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various tools with pointed ends for writing, drawing, or marking. The use of styluses has evolved with technology, from ancient writing implements to modern digital pens for touchscreens. The term 'stylus' continues to be relevant in various fields, from botany to architecture, each with its specific definition and application.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,242, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.