Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

virgule

noun

/ˈvɜrɡjuːl/

Definition

A punctuation mark used to represent a division or a pause, often appearing as a diagonal line (/).

Examples

The recipe requires 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of butter, as shown with the virgule.
You can choose to win or lose, but remember, victory/defeat is part of the game.
When writing a date, you might use a virgule to separate the components, like 12/31/2022.

Meaning

The term ‘virgule’ refers specifically to the slash symbol, which is commonly used in writing to indicate a choice between words or to separate items.