italic
/aɪ ˈtæ lɪk/
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Definition(s):
- (n) a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right
- (n) a branch of the Indo-European languages of which Latin is the chief representative
- (n) a typeface with letters slanting upward to the right
- (adj) characterized by slanting characters
- (adj) of or relating to the Italic languages
Usage(s):
- Many italic handwriting manuals are now available.
Quotes
- "If they think Ovaltine' is coming, great, but they also don't know where I've done switches on italic' lines," Brooks says.on Nov 6, 2007 By: Mel Brooks Source: AZ Central.com
- Or, as Mr. Bierut wrote, "Does Barbara Kruger own Futura Bold Italic in white and red?"on May 15, 2005 By: Michael Bierut Source: New York Times
- "For a month, I've been watching tapes and I can assure you they are tough," Trapattoni said of the first-round opponents, dismissing claims that it is an easy group as "the usual Italic presumption."on May 27, 2004 By: Giovanni Trapattoni Source: San Diego Union Tribune
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