Word of the Day:
stylus
What It Means
An ancient writing implement consisting of a small rod with a pointed end for scratching letters on clay, wax-covered tablets or other surfaces, and a blunt end for obliterating them.
A small implement with a pointed end used for engraving and tracing.
A small device resembling a pen used to input handwritten text or drawings directly into an electronic device with a touch-sensitive screen.
Stylus in Context
“It’s the cheapest stylus Apple’s released yet, but you’ll need a USB-C iPad to use it.”
Did You Know?
Borrowed from Latin stylus (“a stake or pale”). Probably not directly related to Ancient Greek στῦλος (stûlos, “a pillar”). Doublet of style.
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