How Do You Spell STILUS?

Pronunciation: [stˈɪləs] (IPA)

The word "stilus" is often misspelled as "stylus." The correct spelling of "stilus" is pronounced as "STY-luhs" with the emphasis on the first syllable. The spelling of the word is derived from its Latin origin, where it was spelled as "stilus." The word "stilus" refers to a pointed instrument used for writing on wax tablets. However, due to the similarities in pronunciation, the word "stylus" has become more common in modern usage, often referring to a writing tool for digital devices.

STILUS Meaning and Definition

1. Stilus is a term that refers to a sharp, pointed instrument used in ancient times for writing. It was typically made of bone, metal, or wood, and had a pointed end for inscribing or etching characters onto various surfaces. The term originated from Latin, and in Latin, the word "stilus" translates to "stylus" in English.

   In ancient Roman times, the stilus played a crucial role in everyday life as it was the primary tool used for writing on wax tablets. These tablets consisted of a wooden base covered in a smooth layer of wax, and the stilus was used to make marks or impressions on the wax surface. The pointed end of the stilus was used to incise the wax, while the other end was often flat or rounded and used for smoothing out the wax surface, erasing, or for making corrections.

   Along with use in writing, the stilus was also employed for a variety of other purposes, such as in accounting, record-keeping, and letter writing. It was a versatile tool that enabled individuals to communicate and document information.

   Over time, with the advent of paper and the evolution of writing instruments, the use of the stilus diminished. However, the term "stilus" continues to be used to refer to the ancient writing tool and serves as a reminder of the rich history of writing and communication methods.

2. Stylus; a pencil-shaped medicinal preparation for external application; a medicated bougie; a pencil or stick of nitrate of silver or other caustic. See stili.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

Common Misspellings for STILUS

• ztilus
• xtilus
• dtilus
• etilus
• wtilus
• sfilus
• sgilus
• syilus
• s6ilus
• s5ilus
• stjlus
• stklus
• st8lus
• stikus
• stious
• stiljs
• stil8s
• stil7s
• stilua
• stiluz

Etymology of STILUS

The word stylus comes from the Latin word stilus. In ancient Rome, a stilus referred to a writing instrument made of a pointed metal or bone, used for writing on wax tablets. The term also referred to a narrow pointed instrument used for engraving on other materials. The Latin word stilus itself comes from an older word stiglus, which is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *steig-, meaning to prick or to incise.