Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

slant line

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.18 in modern English

Syllables: slan-t -line
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.

Example Sentences

"Initial inquiries among professional typists uncover names like slant, slant line, slash, and slash mark. Examination of typing instruction manuals discloses additional names such as diagonal and diagonal mark, and other sources provide the designation oblique."

Etymology

Used to distinguish the intended sense of slant.

Inflected Forms

slant lines (plural)

Synonyms

slash

Questions

What does slant line mean?: Synonym of slash ⟨/⟩.
Where does slant line come from?: Used to distinguish the intended sense of slant.

How to pronounce slant line

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