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Term: Virgule

Noun:

- In typography, a virgule refers to the punctuation mark (/) used to indicate a short pause or separation between words or phrases. It is also known as a slash or diagonal.

- Example sentence: The poet's unconventional choice of using a virgule to punctuate sentences created a unique rhythm in the poem.

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Noun:

- In linguistics, virgule refers to a symbol (/) that separates the various senses or interpretations of a word or phrase.

- Example sentence: The virgule in the dictionary entry helped distinguish the different meanings of the word "run."

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Noun:

- In mathematics, a virgule represents division or fractions. It separates the numerator from the denominator in a fraction.

- Example sentence: To solve the equation, divide the numerator by the denominator using a virgule.

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Noun:

- In botany, a virgule denotes the absence of a floral part, such as a stamen or carpel, in a flower.

- Example sentence: The wildflower species displayed a virgule, lacking certain reproductive structures.

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Verb:

- To virgule means to mark or separate with a slash (/).

- Example sentence: The poet chose to virgule the poem's verses to evoke a sense of fragmentation.

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