virgule

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Definition of virgule in English English dictionary

The diagonal slash character - /, used to separate parts of text, and to represent the word per in expressions such as feet/second

A comma

{i} short diagonal line placed between two alternatives

Related Terms

virgules

plural of virgule

Hyphenation

vir·gule

Etymology

() From Latin virgula, diminutive of virga (“rod, branch”).