Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pilcrow
Noun
/ˈpɪl.kraʊ/
Definition
The pilcrow is a typographical symbol used to indicate the start of a new paragraph.
Examples
- The teacher used a pilcrow to show the beginning of each student’s paragraph in their essays.
- In word processing software, you can display pilcrow symbols to find paragraph breaks easily.
Meaning
It signals where a new paragraph begins, helping to organize text and improve readability.
Synonyms
- Paragraph mark
- Alphanumerical indicator
