How Do You Spell MARKDOWN?

Pronunciation: [mˈɑːkda͡ʊn] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "markdown" is not intuitive, which can lead to confusion. The correct pronunciation is /ˈmɑːkdɑːn/ (marked-ahn), with the stress on the second syllable. The "k" in "markdown" is pronounced like a hard "c" sound, similar to the "k" in "kite." The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced like the "a" in "father," while the "a" in the second syllable is pronounced like the "a" in "can." Remembering this pronunciation can help improve written and spoken communication.

MARKDOWN Meaning and Definition

1. Markdown is a lightweight markup language that is utilized for formatting plain text into structurally valid and aesthetically pleasing documents. It is commonly used in various applications, particularly in content management systems and online platforms, for creating web content and documentation in a simplified manner.

   In markdown, the text is formatted using short and intuitive syntax, allowing users to focus on the content itself rather than intricate formatting details. It supports a wide range of features, including headings, lists, emphasis (such as bold or italic), links, images, code blocks, and tables. These features are implemented using simple characters and symbols that are easily recognizable and distinguishable.

   One of the key advantages of markdown is its high portability and compatibility across different platforms and devices. Markdown documents can be easily converted to HTML or other formats, making it highly flexible and adaptable to a variety of publishing needs. Additionally, since it is a plain text format, it can be easily edited using any basic text editor.

   Markdown was initially developed by John Gruber in 2004 with the aim of providing an easy-to-use method for creating web content. Since then, it has gained significant popularity and is widely supported by numerous software applications and websites, including GitHub, Reddit, and Stack Overflow.

   Overall, markdown offers a simplified and efficient way of formatting text for the web, enhancing readability, and enabling users to focus on the content itself rather than complex formatting conventions.

Common Misspellings for MARKDOWN

• packdown
• markson
• markdwn
• markdoun
• markdout
• Mardoun
• markdan
• marktdown
• carodown
• gaodown
• baradown
• Markowf

Etymology of MARKDOWN

The word "markdown" originated from the combination of two words: "mark" and "down". "Mark" refers to making a notation or indication, while "down" suggests a reduction or decrease. The term "markdown" was initially used in the retail industry to describe the act of reducing prices on merchandise, such as marking down the original price. However, in the context of computer programming and document formatting, "markdown" refers to a lightweight markup language created by John Gruber in 2004, which allows for easy conversion of plain text into HTML.

Similar spelling words for MARKDOWN

• mark down,
• market town,
• markedly,
• mark out,
• marked.

Plural form of MARKDOWN is MARKDOWNS

Conjugate verb Markdown

CONDITIONAL

I would markdown

you would markdown

he/she/it would markdown

we would markdown

they would markdown

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be markdowning

you would be markdowning

he/she/it would be markdowning

we would be markdowning

they would be markdowning

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have markdown

you would have markdown

he/she/it would have markdown

we would have markdown

they would have markdown

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been markdowning

you would have been markdowning

he/she/it would have been markdowning

we would have been markdowning

they would have been markdowning

FUTURE

I will markdown

you will markdown

he/she/it will markdown

we will markdown

they will markdown

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be markdowning

you will be markdowning

he/she/it will be markdowning

we will be markdowning

they will be markdowning

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have markdowned

you will have markdowned

he/she/it will have markdowned

we will have markdowned

they will have markdowned

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been markdowning

you will have been markdowning

he/she/it will have been markdowning

we will have been markdowning

they will have been markdowning

IMPERATIVE

you markdown

we let´s markdown

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to markdown

PAST

I markdowned

you markdowned

he/she/it markdowned

we markdowned

they markdowned

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was markdowning

you were markdowning

he/she/it was markdowning

we were markdowning

they were markdowning

PAST PARTICIPLE

markdowned

PAST PERFECT

I had markdowned

you had markdowned

he/she/it had markdowned

we had markdowned

they had markdowned

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been markdowning

you had been markdowning

he/she/it had been markdowning

we had been markdowning

they had been markdowning

PRESENT

I markdown

you markdown

he/she/it markdowns

we markdown

they markdown

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am markdowning

you are markdowning

he/she/it is markdowning

we are markdowning

they are markdowning

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

markdowning

PRESENT PERFECT

I have markdowned

you have markdowned

he/she/it has markdowned

we have markdowned

they have markdowned

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been markdowning

you have been markdowning

he/she/it has been markdowning

we have been markdowning

they have been markdowning