Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
italico
Adjective
/ɪˈtælɪk/
Definition
In typography, italic refers to a style of type where the letters slant to the right. It is often used to emphasize a word or phrase and is standard in many types of written text.
Examples
- She emphasized her point by using italic type in her presentation.
- The title of the book was written in italico to highlight it.
Meaning
Italics are used to distinguish certain words, titles, or foreign phrases from the rest of the text, enhancing clarity and adding emphasis.
Synonyms
- Slanted
- Cursive
- Oblique