What does apostropha mean in Latin?

apostropha, a noun, means “apostrophe (sudden piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something)”.

What is the genitive of apostropha?

The genitive singular is apostrophae. apostropha is feminine, first declension.

In classical Latin, [aˈpɔs.trɔ.pʰa]; in ecclesiastical (church) Latin, [aˈpɔs.tro.fa].

noun · femininefirst declension

apostropha f (genitive apostrophae)

Classical[aˈpɔs.trɔ.pʰa]Ecclesiastical[aˈpɔs.tro.fa]

femininerhetoricapostrophe (sudden piece of dialogue addressed to someone or something)

From Ancient Greek ἀποστροφή (apostrophḗ, literally “a turning away”), from ἀποστρέφω (apostréphō, “I turn away”).

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