Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apostrophic
Adjective
/ˌæpəˈstrɒfɪk/
Definition
Of or relating to an apostrophe, especially in grammar or punctuation.
Examples
- The word “can’t” is an apostrophic contraction, where the apostrophe replaces the missing letter ‘o’.
- In English, we use an apostrophic ‘s’ to show ownership, as in “the cat’s toy”.
Meaning
Pertaining to the use of apostrophes in writing to indicate possession or the omission of letters.
Synonyms
- contraction-related
- punctuation-related
