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oblique mark

oblique mark noun: synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, sometimes (generally proscribed) inclusive of similar marks such as the backslash ⟨\⟩.

Noun

oblique mark (plural oblique marks)

  1. (uncommon) Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, sometimes (generally proscribed) inclusive of similar marks such as the backslash ⟨\⟩.
    • The oblique mark ∖ above the letters implies that the notes must come in succession, the upper one first, as this mark ／ signifies a contrary succession.1804, William Bingley, North Wales, volume II, page 338
    • Any fraction may be made by typing the numerator, the oblique mark (/), and the denominator. The oblique mark is struck with the small finger of the right hand.1941, Rupert Pitt Sorelle, Gregg Typing, page 266
    Synonyms:
    slash, sometimes

Synonyms of oblique mark

Forms of oblique mark

pluraloblique marks

Origin of oblique mark

A clarification of the intended sense of oblique.

Questions about oblique mark

What does oblique mark mean?
Oblique mark means synonym of slash ⟨/⟩, sometimes (generally proscribed) inclusive of similar marks such as the backslash ⟨\⟩.
What part of speech is oblique mark?
Oblique mark is a noun.
What is the plural of oblique mark?
The plural of oblique mark is oblique marks.

Words near oblique mark in the dictionary

  1. oblique intents
  2. oblique ligament
  3. oblique ligaments
  4. oblique line
  5. oblique lines
  6. oblique mark
  7. oblique marks
  8. oblique motion
  9. oblique motions
  10. oblique muscle
  11. oblique muscles

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