Italics

usgb/ɪˈtælɪks/
noun

A style of printed letters that lean to the right side.

The teacher told us to write the book title in italics.
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Often appears as...

  • put in italics
  • written in italics
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Emphasize Importance

Italics highlight important words or phrases in a text, drawing attention to them.

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Remember to complete your essays by Friday.
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Titles and Names

Use italics for titles of books, films, artworks, and scientific names.

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Did you read 'To Kill a Mockingbird'?
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Foreign Words

Foreign words within an English text are often written in italics for clarity.

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The menu featured the Italian dessert 'tiramisu'.
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