Definitions for asterisk

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asterisk as·ter·isk

Spelling: [as-tuh-risk]

IPA: /ˈæs tə rɪsk/

Asterisk is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 406 anagrams from letters in asterisk (aeikrsst).

Definitions for asterisk

noun

1. a small starlike symbol (*), used in writing and printing as a reference mark or to indicate omission, doubtful matter, etc.
2. Linguistics. the figure of a star (*) used to mark an utterance that would be considered ungrammatical or otherwise unacceptable by native speakers of a language, as in
3. Historical Linguistics. the figure of a star (*) used to mark a hypothetical or reconstructed form that is not attested in a text or inscription.
4. something in the shape of a star or asterisk.
5. any factor or element that makes an otherwise outstanding achievement somewhat doubtful or less impressive:
6. a minor or insignificant person or thing:

verb (used with object)

1. to mark with an asterisk.

Origin of asterisk

1350-1400; Middle English Latin asteriscus Greek asterískos, diminutive of astḗr star

Examples for asterisk

In a year with less unrest economically, that would be an asterisk.

The books to which direct reference is made are marked with an asterisk.

The best stories are indicated by an asterisk before the title of the story.

Instead of guessing, put an asterisk in the vacant spot and have the search engine figure it out for you.

An asterisk before the name of an author indicates that he is not an American.

Keep the scare quotes around gay “marriage,” or at least put an asterisk after it.

Only persons who speak are included, except a few marked with asterisk.

But now, in the name of religion, some people want to add an asterisk.

In this list the more common of the elements are marked with an asterisk.

The asterisk for the inevitable deluge of commenters noting that the honor isn't actually a Nobel Prize.