Meaning
asterisk
- A star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to indicate an omission, footnote, or reference.
- In modern Italian informal or inclusive writing, a symbol used to replace gendered word endings.
In a sentence
I campi contrassegnati da un asterisco sono obbligatori per completare l'iscrizione.
Fields marked with an asterisk are mandatory to complete registration.
In fondo alla pagina c'è una nota esplicativa indicata dall'asterisco.
At the bottom of the page there is an explanatory footnote indicated by the asterisk.
Perché hai messo quell'asterisco accanto al mio nome sulla lista?
Why did you put that asterisk next to my name on the list?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| asterisco | masculine · singular |
| asterischi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The plural forms with -chi: 'asterischi'.
- In contemporary Italian, it is sometimes used as an inclusive ending (e.g., 'car* tutt*').