Definition

To make text slanted to emphasize it or to indicate that it is a title or foreign word.

Example

Please italicise the book titles in your essay.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know how to italicise words in this document?

Yeah, you just need to select the text and click the italic button.

Got it! I always forget that part.

No worries, it happens to everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Italicise → It is formed from "italicus" (meaning of Italy) and the suffix "-ise" (meaning to make or to cause to be). The word "italicise" means to make text in the style of the Italian typeface, which is characterized by slanted letters.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'Italy' ('italicus') to remember that 'italicise' means to make text in the style of the Italian typeface.

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