typographical apostrophe

A form of typographic apostrophe — An apostrophe that has a curved, asymmetrical form, contrasted with the straight, vertically symmetrical typewriter apostrophe.

Meanings

nountypographical apostrophe (plural typographical apostrophes)

plural typographical apostrophes

  1. alternativeAlternative form of typographic apostrophe.

Synonyms & antonyms

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