Asperand

Pronunciation: /ˈæs.pəˌrænd/

Definitions of asperand

noun a symbol (@) used in email addresses to separate the user name from the domain name

Example Sentences

A1 An asperand is a symbol used in mathematics to represent division.

A2 In programming languages, an asperand is often used to denote the address of a variable.

B1 The asperand symbol (@) is commonly used in email addresses to separate the username from the domain name.

B2 When writing in APA style, the asperand should not be used in place of 'and' in the text.

C1 The asperand is also known as the 'at sign' or 'commercial at' symbol.

C2 In some programming languages, the asperand can be used for bitwise operations.

Examples of asperand in a Sentence

formal The asperand symbol (@) is commonly used in email addresses.

informal Don't forget to include the asperand in your username when signing up.

slang I always use the asperand symbol instead of writing 'at'.

figurative The asperand acts as a bridge between two different elements in a sentence.

Grammatical Forms of asperand

• past tense: asperanded
• plural: asperands
• comparative: more asperand
• superlative: most asperand
• present tense: asperanding
• future tense: will asperand
• perfect tense: have asperanded
• continuous tense: is asperanding
• singular: asperand
• positive degree: asperand
• infinitive: to asperand
• gerund: asperanding
• participle: asperanded

Origin and Evolution of asperand

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'asperand' is believed to have originated from a combination of the Latin word 'asper' meaning rough or harsh, and the suffix '-and' which is commonly used in forming nouns.

Evolution of the word: The term 'asperand' was initially used in Latin to refer to a symbol used in writing and printing, which eventually evolved into the modern-day use of the symbol '&' in the English language.