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How do you spell Asterisk?

Correct spelling

asterisk

Remember the little star: aster-ISK, not like the Gaul Asterix

Why is asterisk spelled this way?

From Greek asteriskos, little star. Many people say and write 'asterix' but the correct ending is -ISK. The word is a diminutive of aster (star).

Common misspellings of asterisk

asterixasterickasterisk

Example

Please mark uncertain data with an asterisk (*) in your report.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell asterisk?+
The correct spelling is "asterisk". Remember the little star: aster-ISK, not like the Gaul Asterix
Is it asterix or asterisk?+
The correct spelling is "asterisk", not "asterix".

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