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typographic apostrophe

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

An apostrophe that has a curved, asymmetrical form, contrasted with the straight, vertically symmetrical typewriter apostrophe.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: curly apostrophe, printer's apostrophe, typographical apostrophe

Antonyms: none provided

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Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: apostrophe typographique — an apostrophe that has a curved, asymmetrical form, contrasted with the straight, vertically symmetrical typewriter apostrophe
  • Hungarian: nyomdai aposztróf — an apostrophe that has a curved, asymmetrical form, contrasted with the straight, vertically symmetrical typewriter apostrophe
  • Polish: apostrof typograficzny — an apostrophe that has a curved, asymmetrical form, contrasted with the straight, vertically symmetrical typewriter apostrophe