Synonyms for backtick
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The symbol `, resembling a reversed quotation mark and also being, or being homoglyphic to (depending on mental model), a grave accent mark in isolation. (Common uses include (1) use as a dead key in composing grave-accented characters, (2) use as an escape character to mark literals, and (3) many other uses as defined by contexts.)
Forms
- Plural
- backticks → backquotes…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| backtick | steady | |
| backquote | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- backquote